How far is Meriden, CT from Barkhamsted, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Barkhamsted, CT is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Barkhamsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Barkhamsted.
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Start on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
996 ft · 23 sec · Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 691 West: Waterbury
1289 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Cheshire, Plantsville
1716 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1781 ft · 25 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Farmington Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Cherry Brook Road
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Continue on North Canton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Canton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Barkhamsted.
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.
Cherry Brook Road
Continue on Cherry Brook Road
6.68 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Barkhamsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Barkhamsted?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Meriden and 17.8 miles from Barkhamsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Barkhamsted.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Barkhamsted. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.39 km).
#1 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barkhamsted
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,587 |
| Coordinates | 41.9292600, -72.9139900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barkhamsted (-72.91399, 41.92926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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