How far is Pomfret, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Pomfret, CT to Meriden, CT is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
60.71 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.14 mi
80.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.7 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Pomfret
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomfret
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomfret
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
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Pomfret
29 mi
00h 36m
To Meriden
31.8 mi
00h 36m

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 Pomfret and Meriden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2512 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomfret 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
20.8 mi · 34%
CT 15 South
16.7 mi · 27%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 8%
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 6%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 5%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City

16.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 36m from Pomfret
Leave By
4:04 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 Pomfret to Meriden?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Pomfret and 31.8 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomfret and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.69 km).

Pomfret

#1 Pomfret

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population4,196
Coordinates41.8976000, -71.9625700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.962626, 41.897569)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 Pomfret and Meriden. The current time is 04:20:27.

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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.