Origin
New Milford, CT
Afternoon in New Milford on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, CT to McClaveville, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Milford, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Bantam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from New Milford, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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 23 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 8.1 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 24.3 miles in near US 202 / South Main Street.
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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles (US 202 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 202 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Christopher Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 202 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 202 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
24.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 202 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 202 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Christopher Road
Turn left onto Christopher Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Colebrook Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Bantam Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Litchfield Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Litchfield Turnpike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Torrington Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| New Milford Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| New Litchfield Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, CT and McClaveville, CT.
1
Start on US 202
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Street
2
Continue on US 202
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane Road
4
Continue on US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Road
5
Continue on US 202
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Milford Turnpike
6
Continue on US 202
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Litchfield Turnpike
7
Continue on US 202
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Bantam Road
8
Continue on US 202
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 202
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
10
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Litchfield Street
11
Continue on US 202
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Litchfield Street
12
Turn left onto US 202
374 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto US 202
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto Christopher Road
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
Christopher Road
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 North
16
Merge onto CT 8
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CT 183
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Coe Street
19
Continue on CT 183
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Colebrook Road
20
Turn right onto Prock Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Prock Hill Road
21
Turn right onto McClave Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McClave Road
22
Continue on McClave Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McClave Road
23
Arrive at destination
McClave Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from New Milford, CT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from New Milford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McClaveville, CT
The final approach into McClaveville, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.44
Litchfield Turnpike
(3.4 mi)
$0.24
New Milford Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
McClaveville, CT
Afternoon in McClaveville on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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 New Milford, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Colebrook Road, Bantam Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from New Milford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles (US 202 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 202 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles (Christopher Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Milford, CT to McClaveville, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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