How far is Moosup, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Moosup, CT to Meriden, CT is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
71.69 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.33 mi
79.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.33 mi
Kilometers
79.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.69 mi
Kilometers
115.38 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Moosup
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moosup
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moosup
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
Colchester
CT

Town in the U.

From Moosup
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To Meriden
36.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Center Circle

    23 m · 8 sec · Village Center Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    892 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Meriden

    819 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Street

    650 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Camp Street

    726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street

  21. 21

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

    2118 ft · 49 sec · Colony Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
31.2 mi · 44%
East Main Street
18.2 mi · 25%
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 19%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 4%
I 691 West
1.92 mi · 3%
West Town Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

Merge slight left

31 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colchester
00h 37m from Moosup
Leave By
3:58 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 Moosup to Meriden?

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Colchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Moosup and 36.2 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Colchester

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

31 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

32 mi away
27 Water Street
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

33 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moosup and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 49.33 mi (79.39 km).

Moosup

#1 Moosup

Census designated place

Population3,231
Coordinates41.7128800, -71.8809100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Center Circle (-71.880945, 41.712964)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.58 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
5.06 gal · 19.16 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.28 $22.55
Premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $6.00 $15.17 $30.34

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 Moosup and Meriden. The current time is 04:14:57.

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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.