How far is Meriden, CT from North Stonington, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to North Stonington, CT is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
66.01 mi
01h 25m
Flight
48.39 mi
77.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.01 mi
Kilometers
106.24 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-19T03:44
Arrive North Stonington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Old Lyme
CT

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

From Meriden
33 mi
00h 42m
To North Stonington
33.1 mi
00h 42m

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
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and North Stonington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and North Stonington.

  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

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven

    40 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck

    1043 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    67 m · 3 sec · Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road

    79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rocky Hollow Road

    873 ft · 24 sec · Rocky Hollow Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and North Stonington.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
29.8 mi · 45%
CT 9 South
23.4 mi · 35%
I 691 East
9.25 mi · 14%
Norwich-Westerly Road
2.45 mi · 4%
Lewis Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
CT 2
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Lyme
00h 42m from Meriden
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meriden and Chance Rain Showers near North Stonington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meriden to North Stonington?

The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Old Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Meriden and 33.1 miles from North Stonington.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meriden and Chance Rain Showers near North Stonington.

Stop Ideas Near Old Lyme

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

4 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

20 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Mystic station

31 mi away
2 Roosevelt Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

34 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and North Stonington. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.87 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
North Stonington

#2 North Stonington

City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,197
Coordinates41.4409300, -71.8811800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: North Stonington (-71.88118, 41.44093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.38 $20.77
Premium $4.86 $11.32 $22.64
Diesel $6.00 $13.97 $27.95

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 North Stonington. The current time is 03:44:54.

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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.