Origin
Meriden, CT
Afternoon in Meriden on Saturday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Cromwell, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 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.
Meriden, CT
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Cromwell, CT
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Trip Overview
Meriden, CT to Cromwell, CT is 12.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I-91 and West Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut, making it a straightforward local journey. The drive is primarily on well-maintained highways, suitable for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer trip. Given its brevity, it’s perfect for a same-day excursion with minimal travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.3 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with about 60% of the route on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 5.3 miles, on I-91, experiencing typical interstate conditions. The journey also incorporates local roads like West Street, offering a different driving feel. As you progress, expect a transition between the faster-paced interstate and more local road environments. Overall, it's a practical drive that balances highway efficiency with brief glimpses of local Connecticut scenery.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lewis Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lewis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lewis Avenue
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 691 East: Middletown
Navigation decision point
Toward I 691 East: Middletown
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin
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 21
Toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin
5
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CT 372 / Berlin Road
Turn left onto CT 372 / Berlin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meriden, CT and Cromwell, CT, road signs point toward Springfield and Berlin.
Springfield
3 mi in
|
~4m
Berlin
8.8 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| West Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 691 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lewis Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Cromwell, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 691 East: Middletown
4
Merge onto I 691
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 691
5
Take the exit
433 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
this road
Exit 11
Toward I 91 North: Hartford, Springfield
7
Merge onto I 91
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 21
Toward CT 372: Cromwell, Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CT 372
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CT 372
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Wall Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wall Street
13
Arrive at destination
Wall Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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
Cromwell, CT
Afternoon in Cromwell on Saturday
Local time
12:39 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 Meriden, CT to Cromwell, CT covers 12.3 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 Meriden, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.98 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lewis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Meriden, CT and Cromwell, CT, road signs point toward Springfield and Berlin.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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