Wallingford, CT Road Trips
Wallingford, CT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 18 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Wallingford, CT spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
35.6 mi
Fairfield, CT
Quickest Drive
11m
Meriden, CT
Plan Around Wallingford, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Wallingford, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Wallingford, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wallingford, CT
Wallingford, CT to Fairfield, CT
Wallingford, CT to Hartford, CT
Wallingford, CT to Bristol, CT
Wallingford, CT to Waterbury, CT
Wallingford, CT to West Haven, CT
Wallingford, CT to New Haven, CT
Wallingford, CT to Hamden, CT
Wallingford, CT to Meriden, CT
Driving from Wallingford, CT
On average, trips departing from Wallingford, CT run 18 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 36 miles (47m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Wallingford, CT include Fairfield, CT (35.6 mi, 47m), Hartford, CT (23.3 mi, 33m), Bristol, CT (21.7 mi, 33m), Waterbury, CT (18.3 mi, 29m), and West Haven, CT (16.2 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 18-mile trip from Wallingford, CT, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Wallingford, CT and 2 routes heading into Wallingford, CT, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 36 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wallingford, CT covers 36 miles and takes approximately 47m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Wallingford, CT runs about 18 miles with a drive time of roughly 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 18-mile trip from Wallingford, CT costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wallingford, CT include Fairfield, CT, Hartford, CT, Bristol, CT and Waterbury, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Wallingford, CT
Wallingford is a city in Connecticut.
1 On Track Karting. , 2 Wharton Brook State Park, ☏ +1 203-287-5658, [email protected]. Free. (updated Apr 2021)
Courtyard New Haven Wallingford, 600 Northrop Road, ☏ +1 203 284-9400. Offers complimentary shuttle to local businesses and restaurants. $109. Fairfield Inn New Haven Wallingford, 100 Miles Dr, ☏ +1 203 284-0001. The Wallingford Victorian Inn, 245 N Main St, ☏ +1 203 265-1200. A Victorian bed and breakfast featuring five suites. (updated Jul 2018)
1 Wallingford station, 343 North Cherry St. (updated Oct 2023) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates trains throughout the United States of America. (updated Dec 2020) Routes stopping at Windsor Locks: Amtrak Hartford Line operating 3-5 trips per direction daily between Springfield and New Haven with stops in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford. Northeast Regional operating twice daily between Springfield and Washington, D.C. with stops in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, Wallingford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New Rochelle, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton. Valley Flyer operates twice daily between Greenfield and New Haven including stops in Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford. CTrail Hartford Line, toll-free: +1-877-287-4337. Operates trains along the same route as the Amtrak Hartford Line. (updated Oct 2023)
Travel tips adapted from Wallingford (Connecticut) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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