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Trip from Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

43.1 mi

69 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Woodbury, CT, CT

Woodbury, CT

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Main Street South 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 $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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 16 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 / Main Street South.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT is easy. At 1h 9m with 47% 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 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 6 / Pine Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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 6 / Main Street South

Turn left onto US 6 / Main Street South

Navigation decision point

3
11.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 6 / Pine Hill Road

Turn right onto US 6 / Pine Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4
12 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 6

Take the ramp onto US 6

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
32.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | 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
34.3 mi into trip | ~48m in | 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
Main Street South 5.4 mi 8m
Thomaston Road 3.1 mi 4m
South Main Street 2 mi 5m
Woodbury Road 1.7 mi 2m
McClave Road 1.7 mi 6m
Prock Hill Road 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 6 — 20.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Judson Avenue

108 ft · 13 sec · Judson Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 6

5.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street South
3

Continue on US 6

1.7 mi · 2 min · Woodbury Road
4

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Deforest Street
5

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Cutler Street
6

Continue on US 6

3.1 mi · 4 min · Thomaston Road
7

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Watertown Road
8

Turn right onto US 6

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
9

Take the ramp onto US 6

20 mi · 24 min · US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Turn right onto CT 183

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Coe Street
12

Continue on CT 183

6.3 mi · 11 min · Colebrook Road
13

Turn right onto Prock Hill Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Prock Hill Road
14

Turn right onto McClave Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · McClave Road
15

Continue on McClave Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · McClave Road
16

Arrive at destination

McClave Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.6 mi from Woodbury, CT · 30m into the drive

hamlet in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Torrington, CT

22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Woodbury, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in McClaveville, CT

The final approach into McClaveville, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.94 one way

$13.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.63 $15.27
premium $4.86 $8.25 $16.51
diesel $5.61 $9.52 $19.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.53 $2.07
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 16, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, CT

Afternoon in Woodbury on Thursday

Local time

3:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McClaveville, CT

Afternoon in McClaveville on Thursday

Local time

3:26 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

3 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

1h 9m 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 Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Colebrook Road, Main Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Woodbury, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.94 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 Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT is easy. At 1h 9m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Main Street South): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 6 / Pine Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (US 6): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Woodbury, CT to McClaveville, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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