How far is Meriden, CT from Stratford, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Stratford, CT is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Stratford.
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Start on West Main Street
36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cook Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cook Avenue
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Continue on Old Colony Road
808 ft · 24 sec · Old Colony Road
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Turn left onto Hall Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on North Colony Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Colony Road
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Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New Haven
802 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.4 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Merritt Parkway
2236 ft · 27 sec · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 110: Stratford, Shelton
1426 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wells Place
634 ft · 33 sec · Wells Place
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Turn left onto East Street
64 m · 12 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
49 m · 7 sec · Jane Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jane Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Stratford.
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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Stratford?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Meriden and 16.5 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.82 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 Stratford
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 51,660 |
| Coordinates | 41.1845400, -73.1331700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-73.13317, 41.18454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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