How far is New Milford, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from New Milford, CT to Meriden, CT is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Milford and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Meriden.
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Start on East Street
54 m · 7 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road
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Continue on Bridgewater Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road
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Continue on New Milford Road West
3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road West
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Continue on Baker Road
1 km · 1 min · Baker Road
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Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road
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Continue on Church Street
743 ft · 18 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southbury Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Main Street North
830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden
2821 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meriden
747 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1360 ft · 44 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colony Street
2344 ft · 56 sec · Colony Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Milford and Meriden.
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 84 East
Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 00h 21m
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 New Milford and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Milford to Meriden?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from New Milford and 21.4 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Milford and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Middlebury
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 Middlebury.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Union Station
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.23 km).
#1 New Milford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,683 |
| Coordinates | 41.5770400, -73.4084500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 58,981 |
| Coordinates | 41.5381500, -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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