Origin
Hebron, CT
Late night in Hebron on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
12°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, 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
45m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.7-mile drive from Hebron, CT, to Meriden, CT, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 45 minutes to complete. It's an ideal day trip within the Northeast region, requiring no overnight stays and boasting a modest fuel cost estimate of around $6. The journey is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and uncomplicated transit. You'll mainly navigate via I-91 and CT-2, with a portion on West Main Street as you reach your destination. This route is perfect for those prioritizing time and simplicity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| CT 2 | 11 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| CT 3 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 691 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Colony Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Camp Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on CT 85
97 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
5
Merge onto CT 2
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 5D
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
8
Continue on CT 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 91
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 691
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
15
Turn right onto Camp Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Camp Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Colony Street
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Hebron, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 66 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CT 66 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
5:09 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
48 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
45m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 77% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on I-91, allowing for a consistent pace. While predominantly interstate, the route transitions to local roads like West Main Street as you approach Meriden, offering a slight change in scenery and driving feel. It's a practical drive that keeps you moving efficiently for the majority of the journey.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 66 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hebron, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
32.9 mi in
|
~40m
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 45m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Meriden, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (CT 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 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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