Origin
Meriden, CT
Evening in Meriden on Monday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Middlebury, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Middlebury, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Meriden, CT to Middlebury, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, CT 64, I 691 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| CT 64 | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 691 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Store Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Middlebury Store Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-691
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,616 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~150 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Middlebury, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 691 West: Waterbury
4
Merge onto I 691
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 8B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
6
Merge onto I 84
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto CT 64
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 64
Exit 17
Toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto Store Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Store Road
9
Turn left onto Middlebury Store Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Middlebury Store Road
10
Arrive at destination
Middlebury Store Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 691 West: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 691 West: Waterbury
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 691
Merge onto I 691
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 8B
Toward I 84 West: Waterbury
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CT 64
Take the exit onto CT 64 toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
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 17
Toward CT 64, CT 63: Middlebury, Watertown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Middlebury, CT
Evening in Middlebury on Monday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
14 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
27m 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?
19.2 mi in 27m, mostly highway — 9.4 mi of that is on I 84.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and CT 64. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
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 19.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 691): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
695 ft
135 ft
Total Climb
1,033 ft
Total Descent
482 ft
Highest Point
695 ft
~19.2 mi in
Elevation Range
560 ft
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 Middlebury, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown along the way.
Watertown
16.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via CT 64
About the Cities
Starting in Meriden, CT
Full guide →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
- • Curtis Memorial Library — library
- • Moses Andrews House — United States historic place
- • Red Bridge — bridge in Meriden, Connecticut, United States
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 27m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Middlebury, 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 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (I 691): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middlebury, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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