Origin
Meriden, CT
Morning in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Wethersfield, 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
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Wethersfield, CT
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Trip Overview
Meriden, CT to Wethersfield, CT is 16.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Berlin Turnpike/Broad Street/Wells Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short hop within the Northeast region, specifically within Connecticut. It’s a very manageable drive, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic change. You’ll mostly be on well-traveled roads, so expect moderate traffic, especially during peak hours. Consider this a simple connection between two points rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Broad Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Wells Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cook Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Perkins Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Berlin Turnpike
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Wethersfield, 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
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
9
Turn right onto CT 175
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wells Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
2 ft
·
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — 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
|
CT 71 / Cook Avenue
Turn left onto CT 71 / Cook Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 5 / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 175 / Wells Road
Turn right onto CT 175 / Wells Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Berlin Turnpike
(8.8 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Wethersfield, CT
Morning in Wethersfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 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
24m 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 offers a mixed drive, with 54% of it on highways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles on the Berlin Turnpike. Expect this journey to transition from a more open highway feel to city-like conditions as you approach your destination. The roads are generally straightforward, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration. Be prepared for a blend of faster-paced driving and areas with more frequent intersections and traffic lights.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Berlin Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 71 / Cook Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CT 71 / Cook Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Berlin Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 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.
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 (CT 71 / Cook Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wethersfield, 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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