How far is Preston City, CT from Meriden, CT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston City and Meriden is 43.09 miles (69.35 km).
Flight distance from Preston City, CT to Meriden, CT is 43.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston City, Connecticut to Meriden, Connecticut is: 60.59 miles (97.52 km) by car.
Driving from Preston City to Meriden will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Preston City
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5000 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°31'44"N 71°58'26"W |
| Latitude | 41.5289900 |
| Longitude | -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Preston City and Meriden
The distance between Preston City and Meriden is 98 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 05 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 Preston City and Meriden. The current time is 08:51:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.09 liters (2.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston City and Meriden.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston City to Meriden is $7.72 (diesel $9.78).
Connecticut gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.19 | $4.59 | $4.58 |
| Total | $7.72 | $8.95 | $9.81 | $9.78 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston City and Meriden (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
