How far is Oakville, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Oakville, CT to Meriden, CT is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Meriden.
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Start on Ballfarm Road
627 ft · 32 sec · Ballfarm Road
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Turn right onto Buckingham Street
2435 ft · 52 sec · Buckingham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
720 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Watertown Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Watertown Avenue
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Continue on Rudy Avenue
980 ft · 19 sec · Rudy Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3221 ft · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford
2519 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 10 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 Oakville and Meriden.
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.
I 84 East
Merge slight right
7.71 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakville and Light Rain near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Meriden?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Oakville and 9.3 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakville and Light Rain near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 14.89 mi (23.96 km).
#1 Oakville
Oakville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5934300, -73.0853900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
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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