How far is Long Hill, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Long Hill, CT to Meriden, CT is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.07 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.11 mi
66.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.11 mi
Kilometers
66.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.07 mi
Kilometers
93.45 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Long Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Hill
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Deep River
CT

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

From Long Hill
26.1 mi
00h 31m
To Meriden
31.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Meriden.

  1. 1

    Start on Drozdyk Drive

    1972 ft · 59 sec · Drozdyk Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Long Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 12

    117 m · 8 sec · Route 12

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2997 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto CT 66 West: Middletown

    46 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Meriden Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Meriden Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Meriden

    819 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Street

    650 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Camp Street

    726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Colony Street

    2118 ft · 49 sec · Colony Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Hill 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
23.7 mi · 41%
Route 12
17.2 mi · 30%
Meriden Road
6.05 mi · 10%
Washington Street
2.63 mi · 5%
Long Hill Road
1.35 mi · 2%
Colony Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Continue straight

23.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deep River
00h 31m from Long Hill
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Hill 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 Long Hill to Meriden?

The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deep River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Long Hill and 31.9 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Hill and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Deep River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deep River, 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 Deep River.

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

11 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

29 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

33 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 41.11 mi (66.16 km).

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#1 Long Hill

Census designated place

Population4,205
Coordinates41.3539900, -72.0523000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Drozdyk Drive (-72.052144, 41.353907)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.17
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.09 $16.17
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.14 $18.27
Premium $4.86 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $6.00 $12.29 $24.59

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 Long Hill and Meriden. The current time is 08:13:08.

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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.