How far is Meriden, CT from Granby, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Granby, CT is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.34 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.74 mi
46.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.71 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Sat, Apr 25, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Sat, Apr 25, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-25T11:31
Arrive Granby
Sat, Apr 25, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
19.2 mi
00h 26m
To Granby
19.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
Granby Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby

    6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hungary Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
13.2 mi · 35%
I 91 North
11.2 mi · 29%
CT 20 West
5.98 mi · 16%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 9%
Bradley International Airport Connector
2.84 mi · 7%
CT 20
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 26m from Meriden
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Meriden and Light Rain Likely near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.2 miles from Meriden and 19.2 miles from Granby.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Meriden and Light Rain Likely near Granby.

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 Granby. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.26 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Granby (-72.78871, 41.95399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Granby. The current time is 11:31:56.

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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.