Origin
Meriden, CT
Late night in Meriden on Saturday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meriden, CT to New London, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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New London, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meriden, CT to New London, CT covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lewis Avenue, I 691 East, CT 9 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 49.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lewis Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Meriden, CT to New London, CT is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meriden, CT to New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Avenue | — | — |
| I 691 East | — | — |
| CT 9 South | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| CT 85 | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Meridian Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lewis Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meriden, CT and New London, CT.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lewis Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Avenue
3
Take the ramp right toward I 691 East: Middletown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 691 East: Middletown
4
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
5
Continue straight
7.0 mi
·
11 min
6
Take the ramp slight right toward CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
CT 9 South, CT 17 South: Old Saybrook, New Haven
7
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
27 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
9
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
16 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
CT 85: Broad Street, Waterford
11
Turn right onto Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
12
Turn right onto Meridian Street
335 ft
·
18 sec
·
Meridian Street
13
Turn right onto State Street
289 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
14
Turn right onto Huntington Street
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Huntington Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Meriden, CT · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Meriden, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New London, CT
The final approach into New London, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.98 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
New London, CT
Late night in New London on Saturday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
25 mi in
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
1h 6m 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 New London, CT covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lewis Avenue, I 691 East, CT 9 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 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 $7.98 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.
The drive from Meriden, CT to New London, CT is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meriden, CT to New London, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meriden, CT to New London, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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