How far is Meriden, CT from Oakville, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Oakville, CT is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 New Haven 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 Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Oakville.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Buckingham Street
2435 ft · 56 sec · Buckingham Street
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Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
627 ft · 28 sec · Ballfarm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballfarm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Oakville.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Meriden and Rain Showers near Oakville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Oakville?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Meriden and 9.2 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Meriden and Rain Showers near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 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 Oakville
Oakville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5934300, -73.0853900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakville (-73.08539, 41.59343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
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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