Origin
Meriden, CT
Afternoon in Meriden on Saturday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to East Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22 mi
35 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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East Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meriden, CT to East Hartford, CT covers 22 miles and takes about 31m 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, Roberts Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Berlin Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Turnpike | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Broad Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Roberts Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Silver Lane | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Berlin Turnpike
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and East Hartford, 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
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Berlin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 91
Toward Silver Lane
9
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Silver Lane, Roberts Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Silver Lane
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Silver Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Roberts Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roberts Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Hillside Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Street
13
Turn right onto US 44
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
14
Turn left onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
School Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Tolland Street
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tolland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
Tolland Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
9
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Silver Lane, Roberts Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Silver Lane, Roberts Street
6
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Roberts Street
Turn left onto Roberts Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Tolland Street
Turn right onto Tolland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
Berlin Turnpike
(14.7 mi)
$1.03
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
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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
East Hartford, CT
Afternoon in East Hartford on Saturday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
19 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
22 mi in 31m, mostly highway — 14.7 mi of that is on Berlin Turnpike.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Berlin Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Berlin Turnpike and Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hanover Street.
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 13 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles (Roberts Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Berlin Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.03 in tolls one way, starting with Berlin Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Hartford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hanover Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles (Roberts Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Hartford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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