How far is Killingworth, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Killingworth, CT to Meriden, CT is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.84 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.84 mi
Kilometers
51.24 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Killingworth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingworth
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Meriden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Killingworth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Durham
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Killingworth
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Meriden
19.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Killingworth Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Clinton as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killingworth and Meriden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth and Meriden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deep River Road

    148 m · 9 sec · Deep River Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Branford Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Branford Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Branford Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Branford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Toll Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Toll Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Durham Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Durham Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Durham Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Madison Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Madison Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wallingford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Wallingford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Durham Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Durham Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Barnes Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Barnes Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street

    2615 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    61 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingworth and Meriden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Road
6.76 mi · 21%
Wallingford Road
3 mi · 9%
North Branford Road
2.78 mi · 9%
East Main Street
2.75 mi · 9%
I 91 North
2.7 mi · 8%
North Madison Road
2.64 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road

5.51 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
00h 18m from Killingworth
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Killingworth and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killingworth to Meriden?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Killingworth and 19.9 miles from Meriden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Killingworth and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Durham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Durham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durham.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

12 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

12 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

18 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killingworth and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).

Killingworth

#1 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.563728, 41.358071)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.99 $9.98
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.00 $6.72 $13.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingworth and Meriden. The current time is 22:48:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.