How far is Meridian, ID from New Plymouth, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to New Plymouth, ID is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.37 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.65 mi
52.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.65 mi
Kilometers
52.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.37 mi
Kilometers
64.97 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 New Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive New Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:30 PM MDT
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
Caldwell
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Meridian
20.2 mi
00h 23m
To New Plymouth
20.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and New Plymouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and New Plymouth.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    17 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pine Avenue

    528 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meridian Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2667 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    34 mi · 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: New Plymouth

    1026 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South East Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and New Plymouth.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 84%
North Meridian Road
1.59 mi · 4%
US 30
0.19 mi
East Pine Avenue
0.1 mi
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

34 mi · 00h 36m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
00h 23m from Meridian
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny near New Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to New Plymouth?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Meridian and 20.2 miles from New Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Partly Sunny near New Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

14 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

39 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

46 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

57 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and New Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.54 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
New Plymouth

#2 New Plymouth

City in Payette County, Idaho, United States

Population1,554
Coordinates43.9698900, -116.8190400
Altitude689
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: New Plymouth (-116.81904, 43.96989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.01 $12.02
Premium $4.55 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $5.41 $7.69 $15.37

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 Idaho · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and New Plymouth. The current time is 04:23:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.