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Trip from Winsted, CT to Campville, CT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

census-designated place in Winchester, Connecticut, United States

Winsted, CT

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Downtown Campville, CT, CT

Campville, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winsted, CT to Campville, CT covers 15.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 8, Campville Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 22m highway drive covering 15.8 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and Campville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 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 10 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 14.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Campville Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South 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 22m drive. You will face about 6 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 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CT 8): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | CT 8

Continue onto CT 8 toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
8
14.6 mi into trip | ~17m 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
4
14.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | Marsh Road

Turn left onto Marsh Road

Navigation decision point

4
14.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | Campville Road

Turn left onto Campville 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 Winsted, CT to Campville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Northfield along the way.

Northfield

14.6 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 8 14.1 mi 16m
Campville Road 0.7 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Northfield Road 0.1 mi <1m
Valley Road 0.1 mi <1m
Marsh Road <0.1 mi <1m
Campville Hill Road <0.1 mi <1m
Park Place <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CT 8 — 14.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winsted, CT and Campville, CT.

1

Start on CT 8

102 ft · 12 sec · Park Place
2

Turn left onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on CT 8

14 mi · 16 min · CT 8
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury Use the slight right lane.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 44 Toward Northfield, Campville Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn left onto Marsh Road

395 ft · 26 sec · Marsh Road
6

Turn left onto Campville Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Campville Road
7

Continue on Northfield Road

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Northfield Road
8

Turn straight onto Valley Road

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Valley Road
9

Turn right onto Campville Hill Road

134 ft · 5 sec · Campville Hill Road
10

Arrive at destination

Campville Hill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.54 one way

$5.09 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.80 $5.60
premium $4.86 $3.03 $6.05
diesel $5.61 $3.49 $6.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Winsted, CT

Night in Winsted on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Campville, CT

Night in Campville on Thursday

Local time

9:50 PM

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

22m 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 Winsted, CT to Campville, CT covers 15.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Campville 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 7.9 miles from Winsted, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 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 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CT 8): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Winsted, CT to Campville, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Northfield along the way.

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