Meriden, CT Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Meriden, CT is a local road trip base with 44 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 26 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Meriden, CT spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

44

Longest Drive

61.5 mi

Old Greenwich, CT

Quickest Drive

11m

Wallingford, 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.

Sherman, CT to Meriden, CT 46.7 mi · 1h 13m Mansfield City, CT to Meriden, CT 42.7 mi · 1h 3m Fairfield, CT to Meriden, CT 41.8 mi · 56m Easton, CT to Meriden, CT 40.4 mi · 56m

Continue From Meriden, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Meriden, CT to Old Greenwich, CT 61.5 mi · 1h 25m Meriden, CT to Cos Cob, CT 61.3 mi · 1h 24m Meriden, CT to Groton, CT 51.5 mi · 1h 9m Meriden, CT to Winsted, CT 43.4 mi · 56m

Trips from Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT to Old Greenwich, CT

61.5 mi 1h 25m

Meriden, CT to Cos Cob, CT

61.3 mi 1h 24m

Meriden, CT to Groton, CT

51.5 mi 1h 9m

Meriden, CT to Winsted, CT

43.4 mi 56m

Meriden, CT to New Hartford, CT

33 mi 47m

Meriden, CT to Vernon, CT

29.6 mi 39m

Meriden, CT to Deep River, CT

27.6 mi 38m

Meriden, CT to Branford, CT

26.3 mi 37m

Meriden, CT to Manchester, CT

26 mi 36m

Meriden, CT to West Hartford, CT

20.5 mi 30m

Meriden, CT to Glastonbury, CT

19.7 mi 27m

Meriden, CT to Terryville, CT

19.2 mi 28m

Meriden, CT to Oakville, CT

18.3 mi 26m

Meriden, CT to Wethersfield, CT

16.5 mi 24m

Meriden, CT to Cromwell, CT

12.3 mi 19m

Meriden, CT to Middletown, CT

9.8 mi 15m

Meriden, CT to New Britain, CT

9.5 mi 17m

Meriden, CT to Kensington, CT

8.1 mi 14m

Driving from Meriden, CT

Expect an average of 26 miles and about 37m 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 62 miles (1h 25m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Meriden, CT most often head toward Old Greenwich, CT (61.5 mi, 1h 25m), Cos Cob, CT (61.3 mi, 1h 24m), Groton, CT (51.5 mi, 1h 9m), Winsted, CT (43.4 mi, 56m), and New Hartford, CT (33 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 26-mile trip from Meriden, CT, budget about $4 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 19 mapped routes leaving Meriden, CT and 25 routes heading into Meriden, CT, covering 44 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 62 miles.

The longest mapped route from Meriden, CT covers 62 miles and takes approximately 1h 25m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Meriden, CT runs about 26 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 26-mile trip from Meriden, CT costs roughly $4 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 Old Greenwich, CT, Cos Cob, CT, Groton, CT and Winsted, 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.

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.