Trip from Pomfret, CT to Meriden, CT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

58 mi

93 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pomfret, CT to Meriden, CT covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 15, Boston Turnpike, I 384 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on CT 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 58 miles, with most of the trip on CT 15 and Boston Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.7 miles on CT 15.

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.

CT 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 15 and Boston Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 97 / Deerfield Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CT 97 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CT 244 / Brayman Hollow Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.5 miles (CT 198 / Eastford Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CT 97 / Deerfield Road

Turn right onto CT 97 / Deerfield Road

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | CT 244 / Brayman Hollow Road

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 244 / Brayman Hollow Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | CT 198 / Eastford Road

Turn left onto CT 198 / Eastford Road

Navigation decision point

36.7 mi into trip | ~54m in | I 84; US 6

Merge onto I 84; US 6

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

38.5 mi into trip | ~56m in | CT 15

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15 toward CT 15 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CT 15 South: New York City

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 15	16.7 mi	21m
Boston Turnpike	10.1 mi	15m
I 384	8.5 mi	9m
Middle Turnpike	5 mi	7m
Brayman Hollow Road	3.7 mi	6m
Ashford Center Road	2.8 mi	4m
Squaw Hollow Road	2.3 mi	3m
North Broad Street	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: CT 15 — 16.7 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pomfret, CT and Meriden, CT.

Start on this road

66 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto CT 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · Deerfield Road

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 244

3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

Continue on CT 244

2.0 mi · 3 min · Boston Turnpike

Turn left onto CT 198

0.8 mi · 1 min · Eastford Road

Turn right onto US 44

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

Continue on US 44

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

Continue on US 44

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pompey Hollow Road

Continue on US 44

2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

Continue on US 44

1.1 mi · 1 min · Boston Turnpike

Continue on US 44

5.0 mi · 7 min · Middle Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 44

6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp onto US 44

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 44

Continue on I 384

8.5 mi · 9 min · I 384

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 84; US 6

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 84; US 6

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 15

17 mi · 21 min · CT 15

Toward CT 15 South: New York City Use the slight left lane.

Continue on US 5

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Liberty Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Liberty Street

Turn straight onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Pomfret, CT · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manchester, CT

29 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

Mansfield City, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vernon, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Pomfret, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.34 one way

$18.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$10.27	$20.55
premium	$4.86	$11.11	$22.21
diesel	$5.61	$12.81	$25.61

Estimated Tolls: $1.15

Boston Turnpike (8 mi) $0.56

Middle Turnpike (5 mi) $0.35

Boston Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14

Hartford Turnpike (1.4 mi) $0.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.09	$2.78
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$8.12	$3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Jun 20, 2022

Origin

Pomfret, CT

Night in Pomfret on Thursday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meriden, CT

Night in Meriden on Thursday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

21 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

1h 23m 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 Pomfret, CT to Meriden, CT covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CT 15, Boston Turnpike, I 384. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 miles from Pomfret, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.34 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 route from Pomfret, CT to Meriden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Pomfret, CT to Meriden, CT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Meriden, CT

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pomfret, CT

Meriden, CT

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 23m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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