How far is Meriden, CT from Sherman, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Sherman, CT is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Sherman.
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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
17.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
860 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Roxbury Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Southbury Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
743 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Road
1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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Continue on New Milford Road East
3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road East
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Continue on Bridgewater Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road
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Continue on Prospect Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2650 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Kent Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Turn left onto Sherman Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road
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Continue on Route 37 East
1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 37 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Sherman.
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
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Sherman?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Meriden and 22.9 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 35.72 mi (57.48 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 Sherman
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,610 |
| Coordinates | 41.5792600, -73.4956800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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