Origin
Cromwell, CT
Afternoon in Cromwell on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cromwell, CT to Meriden, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cromwell, CT
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Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cromwell, CT to Meriden, CT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, West Street, I 691 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Cromwell, CT to Meriden, CT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near CT 372 / West Street.
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 12.2 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 0.1 miles (CT 372 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 691): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 372 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 372 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 691
Merge onto I 691
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Colony Street
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cromwell, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
9.4 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| West Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 691 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Berlin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Colony Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Camp Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on Wall Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 372
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on CT 372
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 91
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 691
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
11
Turn right onto Camp Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Camp Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Colony Street
13
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Meriden on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
19m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cromwell, CT to Meriden, CT covers 12.2 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, West Street, I 691. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Cromwell, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CT 372 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 691): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cromwell, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
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