Jersey City to Meriden: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.7 miles 138 km · straight line
107.2 miles estimated 172.5 km · driving distance
2h 9min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Meriden?

The distance from Jersey City to Meriden is 85.7 miles (138 km) as the crow flies. Meriden is located NE of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.2 miles, taking about 2h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Meriden in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and Meriden. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jersey City to Meriden

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 9min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 35min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 3min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Meriden

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Meriden
41.54°N, 72.81°W
America/New_York
54m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 290.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients