How far is Trumbull, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Trumbull, CT to Meriden, CT is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trumbull and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trumbull and Meriden.
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Start on Moorland Road
110 m · 21 sec · Moorland Road
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Turn left onto Suzanne Circle
694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
27 m · 8 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn left onto Geraldine Circle
563 ft · 29 sec · Geraldine Circle
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Turn left onto Geraldine Place
81 m · 17 sec · Geraldine Place
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Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue
652 ft · 16 sec · Reservoir Avenue
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
1 mi · 2 min · White Plains Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
1248 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North Colony Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Colony Road
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Continue on South Broad Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 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 Trumbull and Meriden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
23.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trumbull to Meriden?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Trumbull and 19.3 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trumbull and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).
#1 Trumbull
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 35,438 |
| Coordinates | 41.2428700, -73.2006700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
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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