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Trip from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

35.7 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Watertown, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 35.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cutler Street, Thomaston Road, Watertown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 35.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cutler Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cutler Street
Thomaston Road
Watertown Road
Pine Hill Road
South Main Street
Coe Street
Colebrook Road
Prock Hill Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cutler Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, CT and McClaveville, CT.

1

Start on Main Street

43 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Cutler Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Cutler Street
3

Continue on Thomaston Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Thomaston Road
4

Continue on Watertown Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Watertown Road
5

Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
6

Take the ramp straight

20 mi · 24 min
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

2.0 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
8

Turn right onto Coe Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Coe Street
9

Continue on Colebrook Road

6.3 mi · 11 min · Colebrook Road
10

Turn right onto Prock Hill Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Prock Hill Road
11

Turn right onto McClave Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · McClave Road
12

Continue on McClave Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · McClave Road
13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.8 mi from Watertown, CT · 28m into the drive

census-designated place in Winchester, Connecticut, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winsted, CT

18 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

Norfolk, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winsted, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Watertown, 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

$5.75 one way

$11.49 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.32 $12.65
premium $4.86 $6.84 $13.67
diesel $5.61 $7.88 $15.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.43
EV Truck/SUV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Watertown, CT

Evening in Watertown on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McClaveville, CT

Evening in McClaveville on Thursday

Local time

6:31 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

57m 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 McClaveville, CT covers 35.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cutler Street, Thomaston Road, Watertown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.75 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.
The drive from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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