How far is Somers, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Somers, CT to Meriden, CT is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
42.73 mi
00h 52m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.73 mi
Kilometers
68.77 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Tue, May 12, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Somers
Tue, May 12, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-05-12T18:43
Arrive Meriden
Tue, May 12, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somers
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
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Somers
20.1 mi
00h 26m
To Meriden
22.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Somers Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Somers Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Somers Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    565 ft · 15 sec · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Street

    849 ft · 17 sec · Union Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Windsor Avenue

    2878 ft · 50 sec · Windsor Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Talcottville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Talcottville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West

    2465 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    2176 ft · 46 sec · Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2512 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
16.7 mi · 39%
I 84 West
8.39 mi · 20%
Somers Road
3.79 mi · 9%
Talcottville Road
3.06 mi · 7%
South Road
2.4 mi · 6%
West Road
2.14 mi · 5%
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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 26m from Somers
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somers and Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Somers and 22.6 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somers and Sunny near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

City in Connecticut, USA

Population10,741
Coordinates41.9853700, -72.4462000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.446147, 41.98537)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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

There is no time difference between Somers and Meriden. The current time is 18:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.