How far is Madison, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Madison, CT to Meriden, CT is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Meriden.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
51 m · 9 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Durham Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Durham Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Durham Road
105 m · 6 sec · Durham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Durham Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Durham Road
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Continue on North Madison Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Madison Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wallingford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wallingford Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Barnes Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Barnes Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Main Street
2615 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Madison 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.
Durham Road
Turn right onto Durham Road
6.11 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison 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 Madison to Meriden?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 12.9 miles from Madison and 13.9 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Durham
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 Durham.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).
#1 Madison
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 17,924 |
| Coordinates | 41.2795400, -72.5984300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
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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