Origin
Killingworth, CT
Late night in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killingworth, 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
41m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killingworth, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Killingworth to Meriden, you are looking at a quick 23.9-mile transit through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about overnight lodging for this short distance. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the journey. Since the route stays entirely within Connecticut, the transition between these two towns is seamless and efficient. It is an ideal option if you need a reliable, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Wallingford Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Branford Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Madison Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 91 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Toll Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Barnes Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 6.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
140 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn right onto CT 80
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
Deep River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Branford Road
5
Continue on CT 80
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Branford Road
6
Continue on CT 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Toll Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CT 79
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Durham Road
8
Continue on CT 79
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Durham Road
9
Continue on CT 79
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Madison Road
10
Turn slight right onto CT 17
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn left onto CT 68
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wallingford Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CT 68
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Durham Road
13
Turn right onto CT 68
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnes Road
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
15
Merge onto I 91
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16
Toward East Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
199 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East Main Street
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.2 — 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
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / Deep River Road
Turn right onto CT 80 / Deep River Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 80 / North Branford Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 80 / North Branford Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CT 79 / Durham Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 79 / Durham Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward East Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Old Toll Road
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:17 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
17 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
41m 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 trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, offering a much more engaged driving experience than a standard interstate commute. With only 10% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like Durham Road, Wallingford Road, and North Branford Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 6.8-mile stretch on Durham Road, which helps break up the frequent turns. Prepare for a hands-on drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than just coasting. It is a practical route that moves you steadily through the regional landscape without the monotony of long highway stretches.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Durham Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / North Branford Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 41m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Durham Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Old Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CT 80 / North Branford Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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