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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61 mi
Kilometers
98.17 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Jewett City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Meriden
30.4 mi
00h 37m
To Jewett City
30.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    132 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield

    1998 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence

    1070 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 12: Griswold, Jewett City

    1242 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2278 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ashland Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Ashland Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
32.8 mi · 54%
I 91 North
13.5 mi · 22%
I 395 North
7.67 mi · 13%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 4%
I 691 East
2.28 mi · 4%
River Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 37m from Meriden
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlborough, 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 Marlborough.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Jewett City. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.15 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Jewett City

#2 Jewett City

City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America

Population3,396
Coordinates41.6067700, -71.9809100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Jewett City (-71.98091, 41.60677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Jewett City. The current time is 06:53:04.

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.