How far is Meriden, CT from Mansfield City, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Mansfield City, CT is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.07 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.52 mi
53.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.52 mi
Kilometers
53.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.32 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield City
Wed, Jun 3, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Wed, Jun 3, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-06-03T07:35
Arrive Mansfield City
Wed, Jun 3, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Meriden
21.5 mi
00h 32m
To Mansfield City
21.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Mansfield City Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Mansfield City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Mansfield City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cook Avenue

    844 ft · 26 sec · Cook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street

    1566 ft · 40 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street

    601 ft · 14 sec · Perkins Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2829 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1341 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 44 East: Coventry, Mansfield

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Stafford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mansfield City Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Mansfield City Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield City Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Mansfield City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 40%
I 384 East
8.88 mi · 21%
US 44 East
7.74 mi · 18%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 8%
Stafford Road
2.6 mi · 6%
Mansfield City Road
2.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 32m from Meriden
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meriden and Sunny near Mansfield City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Mansfield City?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Meriden and 21.6 miles from Mansfield City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Sunny near Mansfield City.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Mansfield City. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.95 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mansfield City

City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population26,439
Coordinates41.7659300, -72.2336900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Mansfield City (-72.23369, 41.76593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Mansfield City. The current time is 07:35:28.

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.