How far is Meriden, CT from East Windsor, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to East Windsor, CT is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.95 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.17 mi
46.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.17 mi
Kilometers
46.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.95 mi
Kilometers
59.46 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Windsor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-19T01:57
Arrive East Windsor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Hartford
CT

The capital of Connecticut.

From Meriden
18.5 mi
00h 25m
To East Windsor
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and East Windsor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and East Windsor.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cook Avenue

    844 ft · 26 sec · Cook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street

    1566 ft · 40 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street

    601 ft · 14 sec · Perkins Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2829 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Berlin Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2956 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington

    937 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    706 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Windsorville Road

    20 m · 5 sec · Windsorville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
14.3 mi · 39%
Berlin Turnpike
13.2 mi · 36%
North Road
3.65 mi · 10%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.96 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Keep slight right

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 25m from Meriden
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meriden and Rain Showers Likely near East Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meriden to East Windsor?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Meriden and 18.5 miles from East Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meriden and Rain Showers Likely near East Windsor.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

1 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

10 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

17 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and East Windsor. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.94 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
East Windsor

#2 East Windsor

Neighbourhood in Connecticut

Population11,654
Coordinates41.9123200, -72.5450900
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: East Windsor (-72.54509, 41.91232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.34
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.17 $10.34
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.86 $6.36 $12.73
Diesel $6.00 $7.86 $15.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and East Windsor. The current time is 01:57:59.

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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.