How far is Windham, CT from Meriden, CT?

The driving distance from Windham, CT to Meriden, CT is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
50.64 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.39 mi
56.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Meriden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Glastonbury Center
CT

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

From Windham
25.4 mi
00h 29m
To Meriden
25.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scotland Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Scotland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bricktop Road

    615 ft · 16 sec · Bricktop Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tuckie Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Tuckie Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road

    89 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    3219 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Middletown Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Middletown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Meriden

    819 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Street

    650 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Camp Street

    726 ft · 28 sec · Camp Street

  24. 24

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

    2118 ft · 49 sec · Colony Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1196 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 27%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 22%
Boston Post Road
5.7 mi · 11%
Middletown Road
5.02 mi · 10%
West Main Street
3.24 mi · 6%
CT 3 South
3.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury Center
00h 29m from Windham
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Windham and 25.3 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Meriden is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

10 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

17 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 35.39 mi (56.95 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

Town in Connecticut

Population24,463
Coordinates41.6998200, -72.1570200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Meriden

#2 Meriden

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population58,981
Coordinates41.5381500, -72.8070400
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Scotland Road (-72.157018, 41.699797)
End: West Main Street (-72.80704, 41.538164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and Meriden. The current time is 00:31:29.

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.