Origin
Cheshire, CT
Late night in Cheshire on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheshire, CT to Meriden, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheshire, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 7.3-mile drive from Cheshire to Meriden, Connecticut, will only take you about 13 minutes to complete. With no highway driving, expect a local road experience that's easy on the wallet with an estimated fuel cost of just $1. It's a straightforward trip within the same Northeast region and state, making it perfect for a quick hop or as part of a larger exploration of Connecticut. Given its brevity, it's definitely a single-day excursion and doesn't require an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Meriden Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New Hanover Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Academy Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cook Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Butler Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Meriden Road
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on this road
514 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
305 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodbury Court
3
Turn left onto CT 68; CT 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Road
4
Continue on CT 68; CT 70
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Meriden Road
5
Turn right onto Diamond Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Diamond Hill Road
6
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on New Hanover Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hanover Avenue
8
Turn left onto CT 71
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cook Avenue
9
Turn right onto Hanover Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hanover Street
10
Turn left onto Butler Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Butler Street
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
293 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodbury Court
Turn right onto Woodbury Court
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road
Turn left onto CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Diamond Hill Road
Turn right onto Diamond Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Butler Street
Turn left onto Butler Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Meriden, CT
Late night in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through town streets rather than open highways. With 0% highway share, prepare for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles along South Meriden Road. You'll primarily be on South Meriden Road, Main Street, and New Hanover Avenue, offering a consistent local road feel throughout the entire journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on South Meriden Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Woodbury Court.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Diamond Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Meriden, CT
Full guide →Meriden is a city in the Connecticut River Valley. Although not a major tourist destination, it does have an architecturally notable center.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on South Meriden Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodbury Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CT 68; CT 70 / Academy Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Diamond Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meriden, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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