How far is Colchester, CT from Meriden, CT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colchester and Meriden is 24.7 miles (39.74 km).
Flight distance from Colchester, CT to Meriden, CT is 24.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colchester, Connecticut to Meriden, Connecticut is: 38.97 miles (62.72 km) by car.
Driving from Colchester to Meriden will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Colchester
Town in the U.S. state of Connecticut
| Population | 15774 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°34'32"N 72°19'55"W |
| Latitude | 41.5756500 |
| Longitude | -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meriden
The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. It is located on the Quinnipiac River in central Connecticut. Meriden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Meriden Arts Center and the Meriden Historical Society.
| Population | 58981 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°32'17"N 72°48'25"W |
| Latitude | 41.5381500 |
| Longitude | -72.8070400 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Meriden: West Main Street (-72.80704,41.538164)
Estimated Travel Time Between Colchester and Meriden
The distance between Colchester and Meriden is 63 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Colchester and Meriden. The current time is 02:37:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.21 liters (1.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colchester and Meriden.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colchester to Meriden is $4.97 (diesel $6.29).
Connecticut gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.19 | $4.59 | $4.58 |
| Total | $4.97 | $5.76 | $6.31 | $6.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Connecticut ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.611 (Diesel $4.575) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colchester and Meriden (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
