How far is Woodbridge, CT from Meriden, CT?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, CT to Meriden, CT is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Meriden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Meriden.
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Start on Beecher Road
31 m · 5 sec · Beecher Road
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amity Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Amity Road
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Turn left onto Lucy Street
1126 ft · 27 sec · Lucy Street
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Turn right onto Litchfield Turnpike
615 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
88 m · 13 sec · Whalley Avenue
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Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Pond Lily Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward CT 15 North: Hartford
979 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.2 mi · 17 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 Woodbridge 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.
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meriden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Meriden?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
North Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Woodbridge and 12.7 miles from Meriden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Meriden.
Stop Ideas Near North Haven
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 North Haven.
Wallingford station
Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 8,704 |
| Coordinates | 41.3526000, -73.0084400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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