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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
3147 ft · 1 min · Lewis Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
40 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2, CT 49: North Stonington, Pawcatuck
1043 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
67 m · 3 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwich-Westerly Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norwich-Westerly Road
79 m · 3 sec · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Norwich-Westerly Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Norwich-Westerly Road
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Turn right onto Rocky Hollow Road
873 ft · 24 sec · Rocky Hollow Road
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Continue on Main Street
105 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Lyme.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Mystic station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and North Stonington. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.87 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 North Stonington
City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,197 |
| Coordinates | 41.4409300, -71.8811800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Stonington (-71.88118, 41.44093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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