How far is Meriden, CT from Kent, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Kent, CT is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Kent.
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Start on West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
996 ft · 23 sec · Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 691 West: Waterbury
1289 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2450 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
3244 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Litchfield Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Turn left onto East Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Bantam Lake Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bantam Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bantam Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
1.2 km · 56 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1306 ft · 26 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Woodville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Woodville Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Kent Road
3 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Continue on Segar Mountain Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Segar Mountain Road
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Turn straight onto South Kent Road
2424 ft · 48 sec · South Kent Road
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Continue on Maple Street
782 ft · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
42 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left
24 m · 3 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 Kent.
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 84 West
Merge slight left
7.67 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Kent?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Meriden and 24.8 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
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 Morris.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Kent. Straight-line distance: 36.93 mi (59.43 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 Kent
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 2,766 |
| Coordinates | 41.7248200, -73.4770700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-73.47707, 41.72482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
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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