Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Granby, CT
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The drive from Meriden, CT to Granby, CT covers 38.3 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Berlin Turnpike, I 91, CT 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Berlin Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 13.2 mi | 17m |
| I 91 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| CT 20 | 6 mi | 10m |
| Broad Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cook Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Granby, CT.
Start on West Main Street
Turn left onto CT 71
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto US 5
Continue on US 5; CT 15
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Take the exit
Continue on CT 20
Take the exit onto CT 20
Turn right onto Hungary Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Meriden, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 91
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto CT 20 toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $5.07 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Meriden on Wednesday
Local time
3:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Granby on Wednesday
Local time
3:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
38.3 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 13.2 mi of that is on Berlin Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Berlin Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hanover Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hanover Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
582 ft
Total Descent
516 ft
Highest Point
293 ft
~35.6 mi in
Elevation Range
265 ft
Founded 1867
Meriden is a city in the Connecticut River Valley. Although not a major tourist destination, it does have an architecturally notable center.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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