How far is Meriden, CT from Durham, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Durham, CT is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Durham.
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Start on West Main Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Baileyville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Baileyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Middlefield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Middlefield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1763 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
40 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Durham.
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.
Baileyville Road
Turn right onto Baileyville Road
2.3 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Meriden and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Durham?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Middlefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Meriden and 5.2 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Meriden and Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Middlefield
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 Middlefield.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Durham. Straight-line distance: 7.59 mi (12.21 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 Durham
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4817600, -72.6812100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-72.68121, 41.48176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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