Meriden, CT Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Meriden, CT is a convenient base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 25 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Meriden, CT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

51.5 mi

Groton, CT

Quickest Drive

14m

Kensington, CT

Plan Around Meriden, CT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Meriden, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Vernon, CT to Meriden, CT 31.6 mi · 33m New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT 22.6 mi · 26m

Continue From Meriden, CT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Meriden, CT to Groton, CT 51.5 mi · 1h 9m Meriden, CT to Coventry, CT 38.6 mi · 53m Meriden, CT to Vernon, CT 29.6 mi · 39m Meriden, CT to Deep River, CT 27.6 mi · 38m

Trips from Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT to Groton, CT

51.5 mi 1h 9m

Meriden, CT to Coventry, CT

38.6 mi 53m

Meriden, CT to Vernon, CT

29.6 mi 39m

Meriden, CT to Deep River, CT

27.6 mi 38m

Meriden, CT to Hartford, CT

22.1 mi 24m

Meriden, CT to Glastonbury, CT

19.7 mi 27m

Meriden, CT to Farmington, CT

17.1 mi 23m

Meriden, CT to Middletown, CT

9.8 mi 16m

Meriden, CT to Kensington, CT

8.1 mi 14m

Driving from Meriden, CT

On average, trips departing from Meriden, CT run 25 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 52 miles (1h 9m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Meriden, CT include Groton, CT (51.5 mi, 1h 9m), Coventry, CT (38.6 mi, 53m), Vernon, CT (29.6 mi, 39m), Deep River, CT (27.6 mi, 38m), and Hartford, CT (22.1 mi, 24m). 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 25-mile trip from Meriden, CT, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Meriden, CT and 2 routes heading into Meriden, CT, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 52 miles.

The longest mapped route from Meriden, CT covers 52 miles and takes approximately 1h 9m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Meriden, CT runs about 25 miles with a drive time of roughly 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 25-mile trip from Meriden, CT costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Meriden, CT include Groton, CT, Coventry, CT, Vernon, CT and Deep River, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Meriden, CT

Groton, CT 51.5 mi Coventry, CT 38.6 mi Vernon, CT 29.6 mi Deep River, CT 27.6 mi Hartford, CT 22.1 mi Glastonbury, CT 19.7 mi Farmington, CT 17.1 mi Middletown, CT 9.8 mi Kensington, CT 8.1 mi

Trips to Meriden, CT

Vernon, CT to Meriden, CT

31.6 mi 33m

New Haven, CT to Meriden, CT

22.6 mi 26m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Meriden, CT that also have route pages.

Kensington, CT 8.1 mi · 14m Middletown, CT 9.8 mi · 16m Farmington, CT 17.1 mi · 23m Glastonbury, CT 19.7 mi · 27m Hartford, CT 22.1 mi · 24m Deep River, CT 27.6 mi · 38m Vernon, CT 29.6 mi · 39m Coventry, CT 38.6 mi · 53m