Meriden, CT Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Meriden, CT is a local road trip base with 20 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 29 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Meriden, CT spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

61.5 mi

Old Greenwich, 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.

Old Greenwich, CT to Meriden, CT 61.4 mi · 1h 26m Sherman, CT to Meriden, CT 47.8 mi · 1h 6m Winsted, CT to Meriden, CT 43.7 mi · 44m Easton, CT to Meriden, CT 42.5 mi · 49m

Continue From Meriden, CT

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

Meriden, CT to Old Greenwich, CT 61.5 mi · 1h 25m Meriden, CT to Groton, CT 51.5 mi · 1h 9m Meriden, CT to Winsted, CT 43.4 mi · 56m Meriden, CT to Coventry, CT 38.6 mi · 53m

Trips from Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT to Old Greenwich, CT

61.5 mi 1h 25m

Meriden, CT to Groton, CT

51.5 mi 1h 9m

Meriden, CT to Winsted, CT

43.4 mi 56m

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 Killingworth, CT

26.3 mi 41m

Meriden, CT to Glastonbury, CT

19.7 mi 27m

Meriden, CT to Hartford, CT

18.2 mi 27m

Meriden, CT to Farmington, CT

17.1 mi 23m

Meriden, CT to Middletown, CT

9.8 mi 15m

Meriden, CT to Kensington, CT

8.1 mi 14m

Driving from Meriden, CT

Expect an average of 29 miles and about 41m behind the wheel when leaving Meriden, CT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 62 miles (1h 25m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Meriden, CT most often head toward Old Greenwich, CT (61.5 mi, 1h 25m), Groton, CT (51.5 mi, 1h 9m), Winsted, CT (43.4 mi, 56m), Coventry, CT (38.6 mi, 53m), and Vernon, CT (29.6 mi, 39m). 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 29-mile trip from Meriden, CT, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Meriden, CT and 8 routes heading into Meriden, CT, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 62 miles.

The longest mapped route from Meriden, CT covers 62 miles and takes approximately 1h 25m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Meriden, CT runs about 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 29-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 Old Greenwich, CT, Groton, CT, Winsted, CT and Coventry, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.