Meriden, CT Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Meriden, CT is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 36 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Meriden, CT spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
67.2 mi
Plainfield, CT
Quickest Drive
20m
Rocky Hill, CT
Plan Around Meriden, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Meriden, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Meriden, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Meriden, CT
Meriden, CT to Plainfield, CT
Meriden, CT to Brooklyn, CT
Meriden, CT to Southwood Acres, CT
Meriden, CT to Colchester, CT
Meriden, CT to Plymouth, CT
Meriden, CT to Middlebury, CT
Meriden, CT to Rocky Hill, CT
Driving from Meriden, CT
Expect an average of 36 miles and about 48m behind the wheel when leaving Meriden, CT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 67 miles (1h 21m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Meriden, CT most often head toward Plainfield, CT (67.2 mi, 1h 21m), Brooklyn, CT (61.5 mi, 1h 18m), Southwood Acres, CT (35.9 mi, 51m), Colchester, CT (29.1 mi, 49m), and Plymouth, CT (21.6 mi, 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $4.24 per gallon. For the typical 36-mile trip from Meriden, CT, budget about $6 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Meriden, CT and 1 routes heading into Meriden, CT, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 67 miles.
The longest mapped route from Meriden, CT covers 67 miles and takes approximately 1h 21m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Meriden, CT runs about 36 miles with a drive time of roughly 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.24/gallon for regular), the average 36-mile trip from Meriden, CT costs roughly $6 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Meriden, CT include Plainfield, CT, Brooklyn, CT, Southwood Acres, CT and Colchester, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Meriden, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
60,418
Median Income
$68,617
Median Home Value
$221,600
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Meriden, CT at a Glance
Founded
1867
Elevation
177 ft
Area
24 mi²
Notable People from Meriden, CT
A sampling of people born in Meriden, CT.
Miguel Cardona
1975
American educator and politician (born 1975)
Rosa Ponselle
1897–1981
American operatic soprano (1897–1981)
George Murdock
1897–1985
American anthropologist (1897–1985)
Paul Cook
1943
US politician, educator
James Surowiecki
1967
American journalist
John A. Danaher
1899–1990
American lawyer and politician (1899–1990)
Francis T. Maloney
1894–1945
American politician (1894-1945)
Rob Hyman
1950
American singer, songwriter, keyboard player, accordion player, producer, arranger and recording studio owner
Jay Murphy
1962
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Meriden, CT.
Curtis Memorial Library
library
Moses Andrews House
United States historic place
Red Bridge
bridge in Meriden, Connecticut, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q54220), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Meriden, CT
Meriden is a city in the Connecticut River Valley. Although not a major tourist destination, it does have an architecturally notable center.
Red Bridge. 1 Castle Craig. Hubbard Park. Solomon Goffe House. 2 Curtis Memorial Library. Moses Andrew Homestead. Old Traffic Tower.
Ted's Restaurant, 1046 Broad Street, ☏ +1 203 237-6660. Known for their steamed cheeseburgers.
1 Meriden Markham Municipal Airport. Is a small airport located on the Meriden/Wallingford line serving the general aviation community. 2 Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN IATA). Is a small airport in New Haven, with flights going and coming from Philadelphia. It is about 30 minutes away. 3 Bradley International Airport (BDL IATA). Is a major airport in. Windsor Locks, with flights coming and going nationwide and from Canada, Ireland and Mexico. It is about 35 minutes away. 4 Westchester County Airport (HPN IATA). Is a medium sized airport in Westchester County, with flights coming and going nationwide. It is about 80 minutes away. 5 LaGuardia Airport (LGA IATA). Is a major airport in Queens, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away. 6 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK IATA). Is a major airport in Queens, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 105 minutes away. 7 Newark International Airport (EWR IATA). Is a major airport in Newark, with flights going and coming worldwide. It is about 130 minutes away. 8 Meriden station, 60 State Street. (updated Oct 2023) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America. (updated Dec 2020) Routes stopping at Meriden: Amtrak Hartford Line operating 3-5 trips per direction daily between Springfield and New Haven with stops in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford. Northeast Regional operating twice daily between Springfield and Washington, D.C.
Travel tips adapted from Meriden (Connecticut) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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