Origin
Meriden, CT
Late night in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Old Greenwich, 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
1h 25m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Old Greenwich, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Meriden to Old Greenwich, you are in for a 61.5-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. This trek is best tackled as a simple one-day trip, as the distance is short enough that an overnight stay is unnecessary. You should budget about $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you get a direct look at the Northeast corridor. It is a straightforward trip that provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| I 95 | 23.1 mi | 31m |
| CT 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Merritt Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Sound Beach Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| South Broad Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Cook Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Colony Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 23.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Old Greenwich, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
119 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto CT 71
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cook Avenue
3
Continue on CT 71
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Colony Road
4
Turn left onto Hall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
6
Continue on US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Colony Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CT 15 South: New Haven
8
Merge onto CT 15
23 mi
·
28 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 15
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Merritt Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto CT 8
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 8
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
23 mi
·
31 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn uturn onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Putnam Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto Sound Beach Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sound Beach Avenue
19
Continue on Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Sound Beach Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Sound Beach Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 30.2 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
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 34
Toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
7
36.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: New York City
8
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
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 5
Toward US 1: Riverside, Old Greenwich
8
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 1 / East Putnam Avenue
Turn uturn onto US 1 / East Putnam Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Old Greenwich, CT
Late night in Old Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Fairfield, CT
31 mi in
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
1h 25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you will spend the entire 61.5 miles navigating surface streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. You will primarily utilize Cook Avenue, Old Colony Road, and Hall Avenue to navigate between your destinations. This technical, stop-and-go environment offers a very different feel compared to a standard highway haul. Be prepared for a persistent series of turns that keeps the driving experience engaging from start to finish.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Old Greenwich, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
30.2 mi in
|
~40m
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. 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 Old Greenwich, 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 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Greenwich, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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