Origin
Meriden, CT
Late night in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to New Hartford, 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
47m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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New Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
Meriden to New Hartford is 33 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Main Street and Farmington Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region of the state to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that utilizes mainly surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick getaway or a simple transfer between towns. You can expect a calm drive without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Farmington Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Canton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Queen Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Albany Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and New Hartford, 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
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 691
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7
Toward CT 10: Cheshire, Plantsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CT 10
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Highland Avenue
7
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cheshire Road
8
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norton Street
9
Continue on CT 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on CT 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto CT 4
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Collinsville Road
17
Continue on CT 4
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Canton Road
18
Continue on CT 179
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Burlington Avenue
19
Turn right onto CT 179
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
20
Turn left onto CT 179
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
21
Turn left onto US 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Turnpike
22
Continue on US 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto CT 219
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Reservoir Road
24
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Prospect Street
25
Turn right onto Goose Green Road
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Goose Green Road
26
Arrive at destination
Goose Green Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Depart onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 691 West: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 691 West: Waterbury
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Cheshire, Plantsville
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 7
Toward CT 10: Cheshire, Plantsville
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 10 / Highland Avenue
Turn right onto CT 10 / Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CT 4 / Farmington Avenue
Turn left onto CT 4 / Farmington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.31 one way
$10.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Albany Turnpike
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
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
New Hartford, CT
Late night in New Hartford on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 route is primarily surface roads, with only about 11% of the drive on highways. You'll navigate through towns using roads like Main Street and Farmington Avenue. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 5.7 miles along Main Street. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you pass through developed areas.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Main Street.
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 near West Main Street.
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 33 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 (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 New Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Plantsville along the way.
Plantsville
4.5 mi in
|
~7m
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 47m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 5.7 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Albany Turnpike. 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.
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 New Hartford, 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 (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Hartford, 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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