How far is Meriden, CT from Enfield, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Enfield, CT is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36 mi
Kilometers
57.93 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 PM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-18T15:03
Arrive Enfield
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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 mi
00h 24m
To Enfield
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Enfield.

  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

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: King Street

    1838 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto King Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · King Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Enfield Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Enfield Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enfield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
16.2 mi · 45%
Berlin Turnpike
13.2 mi · 37%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 9%
King Street
0.94 mi · 3%
Enfield Street
0.86 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Keep slight right

15.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 24m from Meriden
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meriden and Partly Sunny near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Enfield?

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 miles from Meriden and 18 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meriden and Partly Sunny near Enfield.

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 Enfield. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.88 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Enfield

#2 Enfield

Town in Connecticut, United States.

Population43,559
Coordinates41.9762100, -72.5917600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Enfield (-72.59176, 41.97621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $4.86 $6.17 $12.34
Diesel $6.00 $7.62 $15.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Enfield. The current time is 15:03:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.