Origin
Meriden, CT
Morning in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Vernon, 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
39m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Vernon, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Meriden and Vernon, this 29.6-mile drive is a straightforward transit option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route that stays entirely within the Northeast region of Connecticut. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops along the way. Whether you are traveling for business or a local visit, this path offers a efficient way to bridge the two cities without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| I 84 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Broad Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dobson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Berlin Turnpike
— 15.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Vernon, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
119 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto CT 71
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cook Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hanover Street
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Perkins Street
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 5; CT 15
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward I 84 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 65
Toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
13
Turn right onto Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dobson Road
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hanover Street
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Perkins Street
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
Navigation decision point
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64-65
Toward CT 30, CT 83: Vernon Center, Rockville
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward CT 30 North: Vernon Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Berlin Turnpike
(15.7 mi)
$1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Vernon, CT
Morning in Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
18°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
42 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will start by traversing the Berlin Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the drive at 15.7 miles. From there, the route transitions onto I-84, providing a consistent pace before you eventually navigate onto Broad Street to reach your final destination. Expect a functional, no-frills driving experience that prioritizes speed over winding scenery. It is a classic interstate-heavy commute that keeps you moving steadily toward Vernon.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on Berlin Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Berlin Turnpike and I 84. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 29.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 0.5 miles (Perkins Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Arriving in Vernon, CT
Full guide →Vernon is a town in Connecticut.
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 39m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on Berlin Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin 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.
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 Vernon, 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 0.2 miles (Hanover Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Perkins Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vernon, 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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