How far is Meriden, CT from Storrs, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Storrs, CT is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.17 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.3 mi
55.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.3 mi
Kilometers
55.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.17 mi
Kilometers
71.09 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive Storrs
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meriden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Meriden
22.1 mi
00h 29m
To Storrs
22.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Storrs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Storrs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cook Avenue

    844 ft · 26 sec · Cook Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street

    1566 ft · 40 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street

    601 ft · 14 sec · Perkins Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2829 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Turnpike

    15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Merrow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Storrs Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Storrs Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mansfield Road

    1859 ft · 1 min · Mansfield Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Storrs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 39%
I 84 East
14.4 mi · 33%
Storrs Road
4.31 mi · 10%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 7%
Merrow Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Tolland Turnpike
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Berlin Turnpike

Continue on Berlin Turnpike

15.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 29m from Meriden
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Storrs?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Meriden and 22.1 miles from Storrs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hartford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hartford.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Storrs. Straight-line distance: 34.3 mi (55.2 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Storrs

#2 Storrs

Town in Connecticut

Population15,344
Coordinates41.8084300, -72.2495200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Storrs (-72.24952, 41.80843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Storrs. The current time is 09:10:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.