How far is Meriden, CT from Thompsonville, CT?
The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Thompsonville, CT is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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.
The capital of Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meriden and Thompsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden and Thompsonville.
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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
844 ft · 26 sec · Cook Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
1566 ft · 40 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkins Street
601 ft · 14 sec · Perkins Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2829 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
13.2 mi · 17 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right
2956 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 190 West: Suffield
1693 ft · 58 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 5
1180 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 5: Enfield
699 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Enfield Street
1951 ft · 52 sec · Enfield Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1247 ft · 43 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meriden and Thompsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 North
Keep slight right
18.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Meriden and Partly Sunny near Thompsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meriden to Thompsonville?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Meriden and 19 miles from Thompsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meriden and Partly Sunny near Thompsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Thompsonville. Straight-line distance: 33.47 mi (53.86 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 Thompsonville
Community in Connecticut
| Population | 8,577 |
| Coordinates | 41.9970400, -72.5989800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompsonville (-72.59898, 41.99704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
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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