Origin
Woodbridge, CT
Morning in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, 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
29m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, CT
David Kanigan
Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
Woodbridge, CT to Meriden, CT is 21.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Wilbur Cross Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within Connecticut, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. You'll primarily be on parkways, offering a more controlled and often scenic experience than typical interstates. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross Parkway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| South Broad Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Amity Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Colony Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lucy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilbur Cross Parkway
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on Beecher Road
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beecher Road
2
Turn right onto CT 114
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Amity Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Lucy Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lucy Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CT 69
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Litchfield Turnpike
6
Continue on CT 69
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Pond Lily Avenue
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pond Lily Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward CT 15 North: Hartford
9
Merge onto CT 15
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 61
Toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Colony Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 5
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
13
Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lucy Street
Turn left onto Lucy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Turn right onto CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike
Navigation decision point
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 61
Toward US 5: Wallingford, Meriden
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
8:03 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
7 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
29m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey on faster roads like the Wilbur Cross Parkway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.2 miles on the Wilbur Cross Parkway, allowing for a consistent pace. The character shifts as you transition from the parkway onto local roads like South Broad Street and Amity Road towards the end of your trip. Expect a mix that leans heavily towards smooth, parkway driving before a brief immersion in more urban or suburban street settings.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Wilbur Cross Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Wilbur Cross Parkway and South Broad Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CT 63 / Amity Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
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 29m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Wilbur Cross Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Meriden, 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 1 miles (CT 63 / Amity Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Lucy Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CT 69 / Litchfield Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
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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