How far is Clinton, CT from Essex, CT?
The driving distance from Clinton, CT to Essex, CT is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Essex.
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Start on West Main Street
34 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Hull Street
147 m · 12 sec · Hull Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on High Street
2869 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 153: Westbrook
1015 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Essex Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Plains Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Plains Road
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Continue on West Avenue
2872 ft · 1 min · West Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
1094 ft · 41 sec · West Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
55 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pratt Street
34 m · 5 sec · Pratt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pratt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Essex.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
4.13 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Essex?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Clinton and 5.4 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clinton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Westbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westbrook.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Essex. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 km).
#1 Clinton
Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 12,881 |
| Coordinates | 41.2787100, -72.5275900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-72.39064, 41.35343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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