Meriden to Palmer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.4 miles 79.5 km · straight line
64.2 miles estimated 103.4 km · driving distance
1h 18min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Meriden from Palmer?

The distance from Meriden to Palmer is 49.4 miles (79.5 km) as the crow flies. Palmer is located NNE of Meriden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.2 miles, taking about 1h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Meriden in Connecticut and Palmer in Massachusetts.

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 Meriden and Palmer. 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 Meriden to Palmer

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 18min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 34min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Meriden & Palmer

Quick Facts

Meriden
41.54°N, 72.81°W
America/New_York
54m elevation
Palmer
42.16°N, 72.33°W
America/New_York
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 504.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients