Origin
Sherman, CT
Morning in Sherman on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sherman, 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
1h 13m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherman, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
This 47.8-mile drive from Sherman to Meriden, Connecticut, is easily completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Route 37 East, Sherman Road, and Kent Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. The overall feel of this route is that of a turn-heavy local drive through the Northeast region of Connecticut. With only a day needed, you have plenty of flexibility to explore.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| I 691 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Southbury Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| New Milford Road West | 3 mi | 5m |
| Kent Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Roxbury Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street North | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sherman Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 17.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on CT 37
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 37 East
2
Continue on CT 37
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sherman Road
3
Turn right onto US 7
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Kent Road
4
Turn left onto US 202; CT 67
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on CT 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Hill Road
6
Continue on CT 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgewater Road
7
Continue on CT 67
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
New Milford Road West
8
Continue on CT 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
9
Turn right onto Wellers Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wellers Bridge Road
10
Continue on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
11
Turn right onto CT 67
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southbury Road
12
Continue on CT 67
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Roxbury Road
13
Turn sharp right onto US 6; CT 67
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
14
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street North
15
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East: Waterbury
16
Merge onto I 84
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 691
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 691
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Columbia Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto Colony Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Colony Street
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Sherman, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Turn sharp right onto US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
39.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward I 691 East: Meriden
7
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
5
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Colony Street
At end of road, turn right onto Colony Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.27 | $16.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
6:48 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
1h 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Route 37 East, Sherman Road, and Kent Road, are characteristic of Connecticut's scenic byways. There isn't a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, so you'll be making frequent adjustments. This means you'll experience a dynamic driving experience, constantly engaging with the road as it winds through the local landscape.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 19.6 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.7 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 84. 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: at 19.6 miles (US 6; CT 67 / Main Street North): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 21.7 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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