How far is Litchfield, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Litchfield, CT to Meriden, CT is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield and Meriden.
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Start on East Street
61 m · 3 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
81 m · 7 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Northfield Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2884 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1462 ft · 33 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1950 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford
2519 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meriden
747 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1360 ft · 44 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colony Street
2344 ft · 56 sec · Colony Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1196 ft · 24 sec · West 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 Litchfield 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.
I 84 East
Merge slight right
7.71 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Litchfield and Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Litchfield to Meriden?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Litchfield and 16 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Litchfield and Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.33 km).
#1 Litchfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.7473200, -73.1887200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
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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