How far is Meriden, CT from Trumbull, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Trumbull, CT is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.51 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.51 mi
Kilometers
53.93 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trumbull
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-04-23T00:04
Arrive Trumbull
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Woodbridge
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Meriden
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Trumbull
16.8 mi
00h 23m

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 Trumbull.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    36 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cook Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cook Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Colony Road

    808 ft · 24 sec · Old Colony Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hall Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Colony Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Colony Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward CT 15 South: New Haven

    802 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Merritt Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Merritt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 127: Trumbull

    1106 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Plains Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue

    652 ft · 15 sec · Reservoir Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Geraldine Place

    81 m · 13 sec · Geraldine Place

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Geraldine Circle

    563 ft · 26 sec · Geraldine Circle

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Lawrence Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Suzanne Circle

    694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Moorland Road

    110 m · 16 sec · Moorland Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moorland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.4 mi · 70%
Merritt Parkway
4.67 mi · 14%
South Broad Street
1.2 mi · 4%
Cook Avenue
0.97 mi · 3%
White Plains Road
0.92 mi · 3%
North Colony Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 23m from Meriden
Leave By
4:58 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 Trumbull?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 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 16.7 miles from Meriden and 16.8 miles from Trumbull.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

19 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

25 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Trumbull. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Trumbull

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population35,438
Coordinates41.2428700, -73.2006700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Trumbull (-73.20067, 41.24287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.31
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.66 $9.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.86 $5.73 $11.46
Diesel $6.00 $7.08 $14.15

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 Trumbull. The current time is 00:04:38.

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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.