Origin
Plymouth, CT
Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, CT to McClaveville, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, CT
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Plymouth, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 30.3 miles and takes about 49m 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, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 30.3 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and Colebrook Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.5 miles on CT 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Colebrook Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.9 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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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.
3
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CT 183 / Coe Street
Turn right onto CT 183 / Coe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 18.5 mi | 22m |
| Colebrook Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| McClave Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Prock Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Coe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 18.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, CT and McClaveville, CT.
1
Start on North Street
22 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto CT 8
19 mi
·
22 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Turn right onto CT 183
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Coe Street
7
Continue on CT 183
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Colebrook Road
8
Turn right onto Prock Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Prock Hill Road
9
Turn right onto McClave Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McClave Road
10
Continue on McClave Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McClave Road
11
Arrive at destination
McClave Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Plymouth, CT · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Plymouth, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McClaveville, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McClaveville, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:17 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
4 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
49m 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 Plymouth, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 30.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Colebrook Road, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Plymouth, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 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 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 0.9 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Plymouth, CT to McClaveville, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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