Origin
Watertown, CT
Evening in Watertown on Friday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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 US 6, Colebrook Road, Thomaston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on US 6. 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 (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 35.7 miles and takes about 57m, 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 13 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 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Cutler Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
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 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 4.6 miles (US 6): 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.
3
0 mi into trip
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~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
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~6m in
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US 6 / Pine Hill Road
Turn right onto US 6 / Pine Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 6
Take the ramp onto US 6
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.8 mi into trip
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~31m 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
26.8 mi into trip
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~36m in
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CT 183 / Coe Street
Turn right onto CT 183 / Coe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| Colebrook Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Thomaston Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| McClave Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Prock Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Cutler Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Watertown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 20.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, CT and McClaveville, CT.
1
Start on CT 63
44 ft
·
2 sec
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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
20 mi
·
24 min
·
US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183
2.0 mi
·
5 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CT 183
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Coe Street
9
Continue on CT 183
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Colebrook Road
10
Turn right onto Prock Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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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
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McClave Road
13
Arrive at destination
McClave Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Watertown, CT · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
McClaveville, CT
Evening in McClaveville on Friday
Local time
8:30 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 US 6, Colebrook Road, Thomaston 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 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 4.6 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Watertown, CT to McClaveville, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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