How far is Preston City, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Preston City, CT to Meriden, CT is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston City and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston City and Meriden.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Jewett City Road
141 m · 10 sec · Jewett City Road
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Turn right onto Old Shetucket Turnpike
1539 ft · 33 sec · Old Shetucket Turnpike
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Turn left onto Shetucket Turnpike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Shetucket Turnpike
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Continue on Hamilton Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2971 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Street
2 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
45 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Bath Street
119 m · 10 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2656 ft · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
33.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
3188 ft · 1 min
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Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
1412 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meriden
819 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
650 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Camp Street
726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colony Street
2118 ft · 49 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 Preston City 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.
CT 2 West
Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
33.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Preston City 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 Preston City to Meriden?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Preston City and 30.4 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:16 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 you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Preston City and Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston City and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 43.09 mi (69.35 km).
#1 Preston City
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.5289900, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $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.
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