How far is Meriden, CT from Brooklyn, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Brooklyn, CT is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
61.55 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.5 mi
76.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.5 mi
Kilometers
76.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.55 mi
Kilometers
99.05 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meriden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Meriden
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Brooklyn
30.8 mi
00h 39m

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 Brooklyn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    132 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 22%
Middletown Road
12.7 mi · 21%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 18%
Hartford Road
3.76 mi · 6%
West Main Street
3.12 mi · 5%
Hartford Turnpike
2.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 39m from Meriden
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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 Brooklyn?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Meriden and 30.8 miles from Brooklyn.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 47.5 mi (76.44 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Brooklyn

Town in Connecticut

Population8,280
Coordinates41.7881500, -71.9498000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Brooklyn (-71.9498, 41.78815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 Brooklyn. The current time is 06:52:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.