How far is Sherman, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Sherman, CT to Meriden, CT is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
47.81 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.72 mi
57.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.81 mi
Kilometers
76.95 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Tue, May 5, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-05-05T00:22
Arrive Meriden
Tue, May 5, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
Southbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Sherman
23.3 mi
00h 33m
To Meriden
24.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman and Meriden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 37 East

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East

  2. 2

    Continue on Sherman Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kent Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Prospect Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridgewater Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Milford Road West

    3 mi · 5 min · New Milford Road West

  8. 8

    Continue on Baker Road

    1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wellers Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    743 ft · 18 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southbury Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Southbury Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roxbury Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street North

    830 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 84 East: Waterbury

    2574 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 East: Meriden

    2821 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Meriden

    747 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1360 ft · 44 sec · Columbia Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colony Street

    2344 ft · 56 sec · Colony Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherman 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
18 mi · 38%
I 691 East
6.54 mi · 14%
Southbury Road
4.11 mi · 9%
New Milford Road West
2.96 mi · 6%
Kent Road
2.68 mi · 6%
Roxbury Road
2.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

17.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southbury
00h 33m from Sherman
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sherman and Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherman to Meriden?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 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?

Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Sherman and 24.5 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherman and Sunny near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Southbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

34 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 35.72 mi (57.48 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population3,610
Coordinates41.5792600, -73.4956800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: CT 37 (-73.49568, 41.57926)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and Meriden. The current time is 00:22:44.

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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.