How far is Meriden, CT from Salisbury, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Salisbury, CT is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Salisbury.
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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
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street
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Continue on Hollenbeck Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road
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Continue on Huntsville-South Canaan Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road
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Turn left onto Route 126
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Brewster Road
1228 ft · 27 sec · Brewster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
2523 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Dugway Road
2056 ft · 59 sec · Dugway Road
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Turn right onto Brinton Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road
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Continue on Brinton Hill Road
19 m · 3 sec · Brinton Hill Road
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Turn right onto Salmon Kill Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1325 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
799 ft · 27 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Salisbury.
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 8 North
Merge slight right
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Meriden and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Harwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Meriden and 29.6 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Sunny near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Harwinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Waterbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harwinton.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.04 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 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-73.42123, 41.98343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
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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