Trip from Salisbury, CT to Meriden, CT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

59.9 mi

96 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 28m

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 Salisbury, CT to Meriden, CT covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 8, I 84, I 691 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.64 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.

Midpoint

30 miles from Salisbury, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Salisbury, CT to Meriden, CT covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 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 18.2 miles in near CT 4 / Torrington Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 18.2 miles (CT 4 / Torrington Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

18.2 mi into trip | ~36m in | CT 4 / Torrington Road

Enter roundabout onto CT 4 / Torrington Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

25 mi into trip | ~47m in | CT 8

Merge onto CT 8

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 84 East: Hartford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 30A Toward I 84 East: Hartford

52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward I 691 East: Meriden

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward I 691 East: Meriden

58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 8	19.2 mi	23m
I 84	7.7 mi	10m
I 691	5.9 mi	6m
North Street	5.4 mi	9m
Huntsville-South Canaan Road	3.4 mi	5m
Salmon Kill Road	3.3 mi	8m
Goshen Road	2.5 mi	3m
Torrington Road	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: CT 8 — 19.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Academy Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Academy Street

Turn left onto US 44; CT 41

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Salmon Kill Road

3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road

Turn left onto Brinton Hill Road

63 ft · 6 sec · Brinton Hill Road

Continue on Brinton Hill Road

1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road

Turn left onto Dugway Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Dugway Road

Turn right onto Falls Mountain Road

260 ft · 7 sec · Falls Mountain Road

Continue on Water Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Turn right onto CT 126

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Brewster Road

Continue on CT 126

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Main Street

Continue on CT 126

1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126

At end of road, turn right onto CT 63

3.4 mi · 5 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road

Continue on CT 63

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road

Continue on CT 63

5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street

Enter roundabout onto CT 4

135 ft · 2 sec · Torrington Road

Continue on CT 4

2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

Continue on CT 4

2.5 mi · 3 min · Goshen Road

Continue on CT 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

Turn straight onto CT 4

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Columbus Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Columbus Street

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · this road

Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury

Merge onto CT 8

19 mi · 23 min · CT 8

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Exit 30A Toward I 84 East: Hartford Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 84

7.7 mi · 10 min · I 84

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Exit 27 Toward I 691 East: Meriden Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 691

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 691

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 2B Toward Meriden Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Columbia Street

At end of road, turn right onto Colony Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Colony Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Main Street

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 30 miles from Salisbury, CT, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 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 13 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30 miles or 53m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meriden, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Salisbury, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Salisbury, CT

This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Salisbury, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on CT 8 for about 19.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30 mi from Salisbury, CT · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, CT

30 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

Goshen, CT

Fuel and coffee

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

Plymouth, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30 miles from Salisbury, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.7

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.7

Torrington, Connecticut

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.7

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 30

Litchfield, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Holy Land USA Waterbury

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 47.1

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18553707770

Visit website

Curioporium

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 55.6

Southington, CT

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+18604262256

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 45.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.64 one way

$19.29 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$10.61	$21.22
premium	$4.86	$11.47	$22.94
diesel	$5.61	$13.23	$26.45

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: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18	$6.29	$2.88
Efficient EV	15	$5.24	$2.40
EV Truck/SUV	24	$8.39	$3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Salisbury, CT

Late night in Salisbury on Friday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Meriden, CT

Late night in Meriden on Friday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Plymouth, CT

30 mi in

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

1 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Salisbury, CT to Meriden, CT covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CT 8, I 84, I 691. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30 miles from Salisbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.64 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 Salisbury, CT to Meriden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.

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Trip from Salisbury, 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

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Meriden, CT

Nearby Places

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Holy Land USA Waterbury

Curioporium

National Parks Near This Route

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 31m on the road

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