Scenic Drives in Connecticut
Routes
14
Avg Distance
61 mi
Avg Drive
1h 22m
Destinations
11
Connecticut has 8 routes that score 7 or higher on our drive quality scale — roads where the scenery and terrain actually make the drive worth doing. Average distance: 63 miles.
Planning Tips
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Greenwich, CT → Mansfield City, CT
Fairfield, CT → Mansfield City, CT
Greenwich, CT → Winsted, CT
Winsted, CT → Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT → Glastonbury, CT
North Stamford, CT → Winsted, CT
Greenwich, CT → Kensington, CT
Bridgeport, CT → Moodus, CT
Winsted, CT → New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT → East Hampton, CT
Old Saybrook, CT → Meriden, CT
Middletown, CT → Ellington, CT
Hartford, CT → Mansfield City, CT
Bethany, CT → Bridgeport, CT