How far is Meriden, CT from Bloomfield, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Bloomfield, CT is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.54 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.54 mi
Kilometers
39.5 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meriden
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Newington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Meriden
12.3 mi
00h 19m
To Bloomfield
12.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Bloomfield.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cook Avenue

    844 ft · 26 sec · Cook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street

    1566 ft · 40 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street

    601 ft · 14 sec · Perkins Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2829 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Berlin Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Westbourne Parkway

    822 ft · 22 sec · Westbourne Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Granby Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Granby Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cottage Grove Road

    2043 ft · 57 sec · Cottage Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    1542 ft · 52 sec · Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Bloomfield.

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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
11 mi · 45%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 13%
Maple Avenue
2.26 mi · 9%
Granby Street
2.22 mi · 9%
Albany Avenue
1.57 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

9.87 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 19m from Meriden
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Meriden and 12.2 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

8 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

18 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Population21,182
Coordinates41.8264900, -72.7300900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Bloomfield (-72.73009, 41.82649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $4.86 $4.23 $8.45
Diesel $6.00 $5.22 $10.43

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 Meriden and Bloomfield. The current time is 06:44:09.

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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.