How far is Putnam, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Putnam, CT to Meriden, CT is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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.
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Putnam and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam and Meriden.
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Start on Main Street
28 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pomfret Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pomfret Street
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Continue on Putnam Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Putnam Road
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Continue on Deerfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike
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Turn left onto Eastford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Ashford Center Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road
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Continue on Pompey Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road
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Continue on Squaw Hollow Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Middle Turnpike
5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
2856 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
16.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2512 ft · 53 sec · East 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 Putnam 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 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.
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 leaving Putnam and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Putnam to Meriden?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30.8 miles from Putnam and 33.6 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Putnam and Chance Rain Showers near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Windsor station
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Windsor Locks
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Putnam and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 53.13 mi (85.51 km).
#1 Putnam
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 9,372 |
| Coordinates | 41.9151000, -71.9089600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
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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