How far is Salisbury, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Salisbury, CT to Meriden, CT is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Meriden.
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Start on Academy Street
799 ft · 31 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1325 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Salmon Kill Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road
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Turn left onto Brinton Hill Road
19 m · 6 sec · Brinton Hill Road
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Continue on Brinton Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road
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Turn left onto Dugway Road
2056 ft · 60 sec · Dugway Road
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Turn right onto Falls Mountain Road
79 m · 7 sec · Falls Mountain Road
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Continue on Water Street
2263 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Brewster Road
1228 ft · 25 sec · Brewster Road
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Continue on Main Street
1575 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Route 126
1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Huntsville-South Canaan Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road
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Continue on Hollenbeck Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road
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Continue on North Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Torrington Road
41 m · 2 sec · Torrington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Torrington Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on Goshen Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 24 min
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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 · 42 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 Salisbury 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 8 South
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Meriden?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Harwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Salisbury and 28.7 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near Harwinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Waterbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harwinton.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.04 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,584 |
| Coordinates | 41.9834300, -73.4212300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
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 · May 12, 2026
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