Origin
Meriden, CT
Afternoon in Meriden on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Hartford County, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Meriden, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 22.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Berlin Turnpike, Broad Street, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Berlin Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Meriden, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 22.3 miles and takes about 36m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Berlin Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 11 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hanover Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Hanover Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Perkins Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 5 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hanover Street
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Perkins Street
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 5 / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Asylum Avenue
Turn left onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Turn right onto CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 11 mi | 14m |
| Broad Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Fairfield Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Asylum Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Zion Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sigourney Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Scarborough Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Berlin Turnpike
— 11 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Hartford County, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
119 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto CT 71
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cook Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hanover Street
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto Perkins Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Perkins Street
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 5; CT 15
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CT 314
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
9
Continue on Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maple Avenue
10
Turn left onto Fairfield Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairfield Avenue
11
Continue on Zion Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Zion Street
12
Turn left onto Summit Street
425 ft
·
9 sec
·
Summit Street
13
Turn right onto Park Terrace
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Park Terrace
14
Enter roundabout onto Sigourney Street
214 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sigourney Street
15
Continue on Sigourney Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sigourney Street
16
Turn left onto Asylum Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Scarborough Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Scarborough Street
18
Turn left onto US 44
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Albany Avenue
19
Turn right onto CT 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left
155 ft
·
11 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
Berlin Turnpike
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
Berlin Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hartford County, CT
Afternoon in Hartford County on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
22 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
36m 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 Hartford County, CT covers 22.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Berlin Turnpike, Broad Street, Bloomfield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 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 $3.59 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 22.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Hanover Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Perkins Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 5 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Meriden, CT to Hartford County, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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