How far is New Plymouth, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from New Plymouth, ID to Meridian, ID is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Plymouth and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Plymouth and Meridian.
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Start on South East Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · South East Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1340 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.9 mi · 16 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
1819 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial
125 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1177 ft · 30 sec · South Meridian Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Plymouth and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving New Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Plymouth to Meridian?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from New Plymouth and 20.3 miles from Meridian.
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 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Plymouth and Partly Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
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 Caldwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Plymouth and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.54 km).
#1 New Plymouth
City in Payette County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,554 |
| Coordinates | 43.9698900, -116.8190400 |
| Altitude | 689 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.
| Population | 114,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.6121100, -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
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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