Origin
Watertown, CT
Morning in Watertown on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, CT to Campville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watertown, CT
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Campville, CT
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Trip Overview
Watertown, CT to Campville, CT is 11.3 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 6, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays entirely within Connecticut, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region. It's a convenient option for a quick local excursion, requiring minimal planning due to its brevity. You won't encounter major highway systems, making it feel more like a local commute than an epic journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with about 50% of the journey on highway sections. You'll primarily navigate on US 6, Thomaston Road, and Campville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.6 miles on US 6, allowing for a period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the road to transition between more open highway driving and potentially more localized sections as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 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 early in the drive near US 6 / Cutler 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 18m drive. You will face about 5 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 / Cutler Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 6 / Pine Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 6 / Cutler Street
Turn right onto US 6 / Cutler Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 / Pine Hill Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Pine Hill Road
Navigation decision point
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Northfield, Campville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Northfield, Campville
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Campville Road
Turn right onto Campville Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Campville Hill Road
Turn right onto Campville Hill Road
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 Watertown, CT to Campville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Northfield along the way.
Northfield
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Thomaston Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Campville Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Cutler Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Watertown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pine Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Valley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, CT and Campville, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
44 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cutler Street
3
Continue on US 6
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Thomaston Road
4
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Watertown Road
5
Turn right onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pine Hill Road
6
Take the ramp onto US 6
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 44
Toward Northfield, Campville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Campville Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Campville Road
9
Continue on Northfield Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northfield Road
10
Turn straight onto Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Valley Road
11
Turn right onto Campville Hill Road
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Campville Hill Road
12
Arrive at destination
Campville Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Campville, CT
Morning in Campville on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Watertown, CT to Campville, CT covers 11.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Thomaston Road, Campville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Watertown, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.76 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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Cutler Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 6 / Pine Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Watertown, CT to Campville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Northfield along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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