How far is Meriden, CT from Guilford, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Guilford, CT is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Guilford.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 91 South, CT 15 South: New Haven, New York City
1094 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 150: Wallingford
984 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
42 m · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Airline Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airline Road
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Turn left onto Woodhouse Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodhouse Avenue
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Turn left onto Clintonville Road
1319 ft · 31 sec · Clintonville Road
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
132 m · 9 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
74 m · 6 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Forest Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Forest Road
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Turn left onto Foxon Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right onto Notch Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Notch Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Post Road
70 m · 4 sec · Boston Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Post Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto State Street
69 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Guilford.
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 91 South
Merge slight left
5.33 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Guilford?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Meriden and 12.2 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meriden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 18.4 mi (29.61 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 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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