Origin
McClaveville, CT
Afternoon in McClaveville on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McClaveville, CT to Torrington, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Torrington, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from McClaveville, CT to Torrington, CT covers 20 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, Colebrook Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from McClaveville, CT to Torrington, CT covers 20 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near McClave Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (McClave Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 44; CT 183 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
McClave Road
At end of road, turn right onto McClave Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 44; CT 183 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 183 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 202 / Litchfield Street
Turn right onto US 202 / Litchfield Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 202 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from McClaveville, CT to Torrington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
10.9 mi in
|
~26m
|
via CT 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Colebrook Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| McClave Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Prock Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Coe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McClaveville, CT and Torrington, CT.
1
Start on McClave Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McClave Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto McClave Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McClave Road
3
Turn left onto Prock Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Prock Hill Road
4
Turn left onto CT 183
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Colebrook Road
5
Continue on CT 183
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Coe Street
6
Turn left onto US 44; CT 183
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on CT 8
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
9
Continue on Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Columbus Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 202
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Main Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
331 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 202
152 ft
·
9 sec
·
Litchfield Street
13
Continue on US 202
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
Litchfield Street
14
Turn left onto US 202
303 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 202
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Torrington, CT
Afternoon in Torrington on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McClaveville, CT to Torrington, CT covers 20 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Colebrook Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from McClaveville, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (McClave Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 44; CT 183 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from McClaveville, CT to Torrington, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
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