How far is Meriden, CT from Jewett City, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Jewett City, CT is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Jewett City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Jewett City.
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Start on West Main Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
132 m · 15 sec
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Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
1998 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence
1070 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City
1242 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
1 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
2278 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ashland Street
25 m · 4 sec · Ashland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Jewett City.
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.
CT 2 East
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meriden and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Jewett City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Jewett City?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Meriden and 30.5 miles from Jewett City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meriden and Patchy Fog then Rain Showers near Jewett City.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Jewett City. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.15 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 Jewett City
City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 3,396 |
| Coordinates | 41.6067700, -71.9809100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jewett City (-71.98091, 41.60677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
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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