How far is Mansfield City, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Mansfield City, CT to Meriden, CT is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield City and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield City and Meriden.
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Start on Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi · 9 min · Mansfield City Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stafford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road
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Turn sharp left onto Middle Turnpike
1 km · 56 sec · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
2856 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
16.7 mi · 22 min
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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 Mansfield City and Meriden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CT 15 South
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
16.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mansfield City and Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield City to Meriden?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Mansfield City and 23.2 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield City and Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near East Hartford
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 East Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mansfield City and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.95 km).
#1 Mansfield City
City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,439 |
| Coordinates | 41.7659300, -72.2336900 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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