Origin
North Stonington, CT
Afternoon in North Stonington on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stonington, CT to Meriden, CT
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stonington, CT
David Kanigan
Meriden, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Stonington, CT to Meriden, CT covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, CT 9, Meriden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from North Stonington, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 65.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and CT 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and CT 9. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.7 miles (CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road
Enter roundabout onto CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 69
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
7
32.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
7
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Meriden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
5
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Colony Street
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from North Stonington, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
31.9 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 29.2 mi | 35m |
| CT 9 | 23.3 mi | 27m |
| Meriden Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Norwich-Westerly Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 691 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Colony Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 29.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington, CT and Meriden, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Rocky Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rocky Hollow Road
3
Turn left onto CT 2
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwich-Westerly Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CT 2
260 ft
·
3 sec
·
Norwich-Westerly Road
5
Continue on CT 2
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Norwich-Westerly Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 95 South: New London
7
Merge onto I 95
29 mi
·
35 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 69
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford
10
Continue on CT 9
23 mi
·
27 min
·
CT 9
11
Turn left
150 ft
·
3 sec
Toward CT 66 West: Middletown
12
Continue on Washington Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on CT 66
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 691
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 691
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Meriden
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto State Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Street
17
Turn right onto Camp Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Camp Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Colony Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Colony Street
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.6 miles from North Stonington, CT, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meriden, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Stonington, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Stonington, CT
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Stonington, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from North Stonington, CT · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from North Stonington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meriden, CT
The final approach into Meriden, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Meriden, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| premium | $4.83 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Meriden, CT
Afternoon in Meriden on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
1h 24m 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 North Stonington, CT to Meriden, CT covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, CT 9, Meriden Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from North Stonington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.45 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.7 miles (CT 2 / Norwich-Westerly Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Stonington, CT to Meriden, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
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