How far is Meriden, CT from Hartford County, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Hartford County, CT is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Hartford County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Hartford County.
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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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Continue on Maple Avenue
920 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on Zion Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Zion Street
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Turn left onto Summit Street
130 m · 9 sec · Summit Street
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Turn right onto Park Terrace
2536 ft · 55 sec · Park Terrace
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sigourney Street
65 m · 4 sec · Sigourney Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Sigourney Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Sigourney Street
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Turn left onto Asylum Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Asylum Avenue
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Turn right onto Scarborough Street
3217 ft · 1 min · Scarborough Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
1507 ft · 22 sec · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left
1073 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Hartford County.
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
9.87 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Meriden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Hartford County?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 11.2 miles from Meriden and 11.1 miles from Hartford County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Meriden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hartford County.
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 Hartford County. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 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 Hartford County
County in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 889,226 |
| Coordinates | 41.8064200, -72.7328400 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford County (-72.73284, 41.80642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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