Origin
Easton, CT
Late night in Easton on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, CT to Meriden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Easton to Meriden, Connecticut, you can expect a straightforward 42.5-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. You will navigate primarily via local routes, including Center Road, Sport Hill Road, and the Easton Turnpike, keeping you off the major interstates entirely. With a fuel budget of roughly $7, this is an economical way to traverse the Northeast region. It is a practical choice for those who prefer staying on local roads rather than dealing with the stress of highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| Merritt Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| South Broad Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Sport Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Colony Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Easton Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 23.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on this road
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 59
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sport Hill Road
4
Continue on CT 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Easton Turnpike
5
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
328 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jefferson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
7
Merge onto CT 15
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Merritt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 15
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 61
Toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Colony Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 5
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
12
Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Easton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward CT 15 North: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 15 North: New Haven
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge onto CT 15 / Merritt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 61
Toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
7
39.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Derby, CT
20 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. Navigating the winding paths of Center Road and the surrounding local streets requires your full attention, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. The character of the drive is defined by its intimacy with the local landscape, offering a consistent, hands-on experience behind the wheel. Because you are strictly on local roads, you should prepare for a pace that is dictated by regional traffic patterns and road geometry. This is an ideal drive for those who enjoy the engagement of technical, local navigation over the mindless speed of a highway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and Merritt Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. 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 3.5 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (CT 15 / Merritt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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