How far is Meriden, CT from Terryville, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Terryville, CT is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.21 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.3 mi
23.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.21 mi
Kilometers
30.92 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terryville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Return by in Meriden
Fri, Nov 6, 4:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-11-06T15:36
Arrive Terryville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meriden
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Southington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Meriden
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Terryville
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike

    996 ft · 23 sec · Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 691 West: Waterbury

    1289 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Middle Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 29 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1879 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
3.7 mi · 19%
I 691 West
3.06 mi · 16%
West Street
2.47 mi · 13%
West Main Street
2.42 mi · 13%
Middle Street
1.95 mi · 10%
Terryville Road
1.19 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

2.98 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southington
00h 14m from Meriden
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Meriden and Rain Showers near Terryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Meriden and 9.6 miles from Terryville.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Meriden and Rain Showers near Terryville.

Stop Ideas Near Southington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southington, 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 Southington.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

10 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Wallingford station

16 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Terryville. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.02 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
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#2 Terryville

Terryville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6781500, -73.0109400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Terryville (-73.01094, 41.67815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.74
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.22 $2.87 $5.74
Mid-grade $4.89 $3.33 $6.65
Premium $5.29 $3.60 $7.20
Diesel $6.40 $4.35 $8.70

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Terryville. The current time is 15:36:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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