Origin
Enfield, CT
Late night in Enfield on Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enfield, CT to Meriden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Meriden, CT
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Enfield, CT to Meriden, CT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, US 5, North Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and US 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.4 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and US 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Hartford
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: Wethersfield, Newington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: Wethersfield, N...
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 5; CT 15
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
34.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Liberty Street
Turn right onto Liberty 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 Enfield, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Newington along the way.
Newington
18.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| US 5 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| North Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Enfield Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| King Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 16.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Enfield Street
2
Continue on US 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
4
Merge onto I 91
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28
Toward US 5 South, CT 15 South: Wethersfield, Newington
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 5; CT 15
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 5; CT 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 5
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Liberty Street
9
Turn straight onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Enfield, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Enfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meriden, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Meriden, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Meriden on Friday
Local time
4:24 AM
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
1 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
47m 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 Enfield, CT to Meriden, CT covers 35.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, US 5, North Broad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Enfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.67 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 is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Enfield, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Newington along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Meriden, CT
More trips to Meriden, CT
Explore more options from Enfield, CT or browse trips ending in Meriden, CT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CT road trips.