How far is Meriden, CT from Redding, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Redding, CT is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Redding.
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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
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1770 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
1360 ft · 39 sec · Queen Street
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Turn right onto Glover Avenue
1292 ft · 40 sec · Glover Avenue
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Continue on Sugar Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sugar Street
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Turn slight left onto Key Rock Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Key Rock Road
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Continue on Poverty Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Poverty Hollow Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Hill Road
3002 ft · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on Cross Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cross Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Redding.
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 84 West
Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
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 leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Redding?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 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?
Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Meriden and 21.3 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Middlebury
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 Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Redding. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.74 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 Redding
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3026000, -73.3834500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-73.38345, 41.3026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
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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