How far is Meriden, CT from East Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to East Hartford, CT is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and East Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and East Hartford.
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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
844 ft · 26 sec · Cook Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
1566 ft · 40 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street
601 ft · 14 sec · Perkins Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2829 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
14.7 mi · 19 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Silver Lane
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Silver Lane, Roberts Street
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Silver Lane
2690 ft · 55 sec · Silver Lane
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Turn left onto Roberts Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Roberts Street
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
3218 ft · 1 min · Hillside Street
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Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
2639 ft · 53 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto School Street
1133 ft · 27 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Tolland Street
17 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and East Hartford.
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.
Berlin Turnpike
Continue on Berlin Turnpike
14.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meriden and Partly Sunny near East Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to East Hartford?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11 miles from Meriden and 11 miles from East Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meriden and Partly Sunny near East Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Newington
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 Newington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and East Hartford. Straight-line distance: 19.65 mi (31.62 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 Hartford
Town of the United States
| Population | 49,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.7823200, -72.6120300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Hartford (-72.61203, 41.78232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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