Origin
Meriden, CT
Morning in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Southington, 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
11m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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Southington, CT
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Trip Overview
Meriden, CT to Southington, CT is 8 miles and takes about 11 minutes via West Main Street and South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays entirely within Connecticut, making it a very straightforward hop. It's primarily a surface road drive, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections rather than high-speed highway cruising. Perfect for a short errand or connecting two nearby points, this route offers minimal travel time and expense.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 691 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Norton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cheshire Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meriden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Southington, 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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto CT 120
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
CT 120
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — 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
4
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 120 / Meriden Avenue
Turn right onto CT 120 / Meriden Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.58 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Southington, CT
Morning in Southington on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
11m 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 predominantly surface roads with only about 23% on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local streets like West Main Street, which accounts for the longest stretch at 2.4 miles. Expect typical urban and suburban driving, with traffic lights and intersections being a regular feature rather than long stretches of open highway. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate through these built-up areas.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Southington, 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 11m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on West Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Southington, 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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