Origin
Middlefield, CT
Morning in Middlefield on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlefield, CT to Meriden, 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
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlefield, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
Middlefield, CT to Meriden, CT is 7.6 miles and takes about 13m via Baileyville Road and I 691, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, offering a quick connection between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and a mix of local roads and highway. It's a straightforward hop, ideal for those looking for a minimal travel time between destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baileyville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Meriden Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 691 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Colony Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Camp Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baileyville Road
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on Town Hall Road
122 ft
·
12 sec
·
Town Hall Road
2
Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Jackson Hill Road
3
Turn straight onto CT 157
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Baileyville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baileyville Road
5
Turn left onto CT 66
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 691
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
9
Turn right onto Camp Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Camp Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Colony Street
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jackson Hill Road
Turn left onto Jackson Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CT 66 / Meriden Road
Turn left onto CT 66 / Meriden Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Camp Street
Turn right onto Camp Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Colony Street
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.45 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
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
Meriden, CT
Morning in Meriden on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 22% of the journey on the highway. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, including Baileyville Road and Meriden Road, with a brief stint on I 691. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on Baileyville Road, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention to navigate the various turns.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Baileyville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Jackson Hill Road.
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 13m 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 (Jackson Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CT 66 / Meriden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Baileyville Road. 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 (Jackson Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CT 66 / Meriden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meriden, 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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