How far is Meriden, CT from East Hampton, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to East Hampton, CT is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and East Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and East Hampton.
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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
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Newfield Street
758 ft · 18 sec · Newfield Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
778 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
560 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
2225 ft · 1 min · Grand Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlborough Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on West High Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and East Hampton.
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.
I 691 East
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6.24 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Meriden and Sunny near East Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to East Hampton?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Meriden and 9.9 miles from East Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Sunny near East Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 15.96 mi (25.68 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 East Hampton
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,747 |
| Coordinates | 41.5759300, -72.5025900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hampton (-72.50259, 41.57593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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