How far is Meriden, CT from Woodstock, CT?

The driving distance from Meriden, CT to Woodstock, CT is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.31 mi
01h 26m
Flight
51.46 mi
82.82 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Meriden.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.46 mi
Kilometers
82.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.31 mi
Kilometers
101.89 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Sat, May 2, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Meriden
Sat, May 2, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meriden
2026-05-02T09:14
Arrive Woodstock
Sat, May 2, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Rockville
CT

Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Meriden
31.6 mi
00h 43m
To Woodstock
31.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
Woodstock Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Route 169

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 169

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
26.8 mi · 42%
Berlin Turnpike
17.1 mi · 27%
Old Turnpike Road
6.33 mi · 10%
Route 169
3.33 mi · 5%
Broad Street
3.3 mi · 5%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 43m from Meriden
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Meriden and 31.7 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meriden and Mostly Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

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

RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

22 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meriden and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 51.46 mi (82.82 km).

Meriden

#1 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Woodstock

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,834
Coordinates41.9484300, -71.9739600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriden (-72.80704, 41.53815)
End: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.59
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.80 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $4.86 $10.83 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.37 $26.75

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Meriden and Woodstock. The current time is 09:14:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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