Origin
Meriden, CT
Late night in Meriden on Saturday
Local time
5:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to Terryville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Terryville, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 19.2-mile drive from Meriden, CT to Terryville, CT will take you about 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily on major highways, with about 31% of the drive utilizing interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within Connecticut for the entire journey. This quick trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy commute, offering a straightforward path with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending interstate speeds with local road navigation. A significant portion of the journey, around 31%, will be on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 3 miles on I 84, offering a chance to maintain steady momentum. As you transition off the interstates, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating West Street for the final leg. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway travel and the more grounded feel of navigating through towns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 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 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 691 West: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward I 691 West: Waterbury
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8A
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
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 31
Toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 229 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 229 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Meriden, CT to Terryville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bristol along the way.
Bristol
9.4 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 691 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Middle Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Terryville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and Terryville, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 691 West: Waterbury
4
Merge onto I 691
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 84
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 31
Toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CT 229
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CT 229
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CT 72
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Divinity Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
15
Continue on CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
16
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 6
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Terryville, CT
Late night in Terryville on Saturday
Local time
5:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Terryville, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, I 691, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $2.98 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 12 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Meriden, CT to Terryville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Bristol along the way.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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