How far is Meriden, CT from Byram, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Byram, CT is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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 Fairfield 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 Byram.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Byram.
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Start on West Main Street
36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cook Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cook Avenue
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Continue on Old Colony Road
808 ft · 24 sec · Old Colony Road
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Turn left onto Hall Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on North Colony Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Colony Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New Haven
802 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.4 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Delavan Avenue, Byram
1010 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Frontage Road
676 ft · 16 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Delavan Avenue
831 ft · 20 sec · Delavan Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
152 m · 22 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Byram.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
27.7 mi · 00h 38m
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 Meriden and Sunny near Byram.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Byram?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Trumbull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Meriden and 32.4 miles from Byram.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Sunny near Byram.
Stop Ideas Near Trumbull
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
New Haven City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trumbull.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Byram. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.37 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 Byram
Situated in the southwestern extremity of Fairfield County, this community serves as a distinct census-designated place and neighborhood within the town of Greenwich along the border with New York.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0042600, -73.6537400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Byram (-73.65374, 41.00426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.40 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $11.49 | $22.99 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
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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