How far is Meriden, CT from Moosup, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Moosup, CT is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Moosup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Moosup.
-
1
Start on West Main Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown
1541 ft · 38 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
-
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
132 m · 15 sec
-
6
Continue on I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
1998 ft · 55 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
13 mi · 15 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield
952 ft · 23 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury
1515 ft · 37 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
-
13
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
-
14
Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence
1070 ft · 36 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward CT 14: Central Village, Moosup
1371 ft · 45 sec
-
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
80 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
-
19
Continue on Ward Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ward Avenue
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
10 m · 2 sec · Main Street
-
21
Turn right onto Village Center Circle
23 m · 3 sec · Village Center Circle
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Center Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Moosup.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Moosup?
The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Meriden and 35.7 miles from Moosup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Colchester
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 Colchester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Moosup. Straight-line distance: 49.33 mi (79.39 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 Moosup
Census designated place
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.7128800, -71.8809100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moosup (-71.88091, 41.71288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.