Origin
Farmington, CT
Late night in Farmington on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, 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
23m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, CT
David Kanigan
Meriden, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Farmington to Meriden is 18.1 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 691 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local streets, making it a more hands-on experience than a simple highway cruise. It's a straightforward hop perfect for a quick transition between towns, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 691 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 691
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on CT 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
3
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norton Street
8
Turn straight onto CT 10
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cheshire Road
9
Continue on CT 10
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highland Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
11
Merge onto I 691
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 691
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Columbia Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Colony Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Colony Street
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CT 10 / South Main Street
Continue onto CT 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
7
17 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Colony Street
At end of road, turn right onto Colony Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
N 9 mph
54% chance
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
46 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily on local roads, with about 24% of the drive on highways like I 691. You'll encounter a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments to your direction. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 4.4 miles on I 691, offering a brief period of steady driving before you transition back to navigating Queen Street and North Main Street. This back-and-forth between highway and city streets is the defining characteristic of the journey.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on I 691.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 10.1 miles in near CT 10 / South Main 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Farmington, CT
Full guide →Farmington is a town in Connecticut.
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 23m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on I 691. 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 10.1 miles (CT 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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