Halfway between Boston and New York
The fairest meeting point, by actual drive time — not a straight line on a map.
Only 11 min difference between the two drives.
Plan your exact meetup on CenterOf →Places to meet near Meriden, CT
Bubbakoo's Burritos
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4.72 hours 0 mins / 1 hour 49 minsShah's Halal Food, Wallingford
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4.71 hour 58 mins / 1 hour 46 minsGreen
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4.61 hour 59 mins / 1 hour 48 minsKimberly’s Diner
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4.61 hour 59 mins / 1 hour 50 minsAL AQSA HALAL RESTAURANT / ISLAMABAD GROCERY & MEAT
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4.62 hours 0 mins / 1 hour 48 minsNapoli Pizza Restaurant
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4.61 hour 59 mins / 1 hour 48 minsSakimura Meriden
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4.52 hours 1 min / 1 hour 49 minsRoodle Thai Bistro
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4.52 hours 0 mins / 1 hour 48 mins
Frequently asked questions
How is the halfway point between Boston and New York calculated?
We don't just average the two cities' coordinates on a map. We find the point along the real driving route where both of you have spent the same amount of time behind the wheel, then look for a real town there — so the split stays fair even when one direction has more highway than the other.
What's a good place to meet between Boston and New York?
Meriden, CT sits close to the fair midpoint by drive time, with real restaurants, cafes, bars, and parks nearby — see the list below.
How long is the drive from Boston and from New York?
From Boston, MA, it's about 1 hr 58 min. From New York, NY, it's about 1 hr 48 min — a difference of 11 min.
Is Meriden, CT the only option?
No — the list below has 8 nearby spots. Head to CenterOf to fine-tune the search for your exact addresses and travel mode.