Origin
Meriden, CT
Morning in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Deep River, 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
38m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meriden, CT
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Deep River, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Connecticut, the 27.6-mile journey from Meriden to Deep River offers an efficient connection between these two Northeast locations. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn’t require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-691, CT-66, and CT-9, which keep the transit time brief. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should be sufficient for this short distance. Because the route is straightforward and compact, it serves as a reliable option for travelers looking to move between these regions without unnecessary logistical hurdles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| CT 66 | 7 mi | 11m |
| I 691 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lewis Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 16.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Deep River, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 691 East: Middletown
4
Merge onto I 691
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 691
5
Continue on CT 66
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
132 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
7
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
17 mi
·
19 min
·
CT 9; CT 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
9
Turn left onto CT 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
10
Turn straight onto River Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
River Street
11
Arrive at destination
River Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lewis Avenue
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 691 East: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 691 East: Middletown
5
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, N...
5
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CT 9; CT 17
Merge onto CT 9; CT 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CT 80: Deep River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 7
Toward CT 80: Deep River
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Deep River, CT
Morning in Deep River on Tuesday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
18 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
38m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.5 miles spent on CT-9. The personality of the drive shifts from the initial interstate access of I-691 to the more sustained highway experience of the state routes. Because there are zero formal stops planned, you can expect a direct, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and efficiency over frequent detours. It is a functional, streamlined drive that gets you to your destination with minimal friction.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and CT 66. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lewis Avenue.
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 27.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (Lewis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Meriden, CT to Deep River, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Haven along the way.
New Haven
10 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting 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 38m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on CT 9. 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 Deep River, 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: at 0.1 miles (Lewis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deep River, 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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