How far is Kensington, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Kensington, CT to Meriden, CT is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Meriden.
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Start on New Britain Road
14 m · 9 sec · New Britain Road
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Turn sharp right onto Farmington Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Mill Street
2495 ft · 54 sec · Mill Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: New Haven
1242 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2512 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and Meriden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Berlin Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Berlin Turnpike
3.38 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kensington and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Meriden?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Kensington and 4 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kensington and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.27 km).
#1 Kensington
District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
| Population | 8,459 |
| Coordinates | 41.6353800, -72.7687100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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