How far is McClaveville, CT from Thomaston, CT?

The driving distance from McClaveville, CT to Thomaston, CT is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.66 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.73 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in McClaveville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McClaveville
2026-04-16T04:01
Arrive Thomaston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McClaveville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester Center
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From McClaveville
14.8 mi
00h 18m
To Thomaston
14.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McClaveville and Thomaston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McClaveville and Thomaston.

  1. 1

    Start on McClave Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · McClave Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McClave Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · McClave Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prock Hill Road

    2987 ft · 2 min · Prock Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Colebrook Road

    6.3 mi · 12 min · Colebrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Coe Street

    1940 ft · 54 sec · Coe Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 222: North Main Street

    1085 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto CT 222 North: North Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Park Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McClaveville and Thomaston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 SOUTH
17.8 mi · 60%
Colebrook Road
6.3 mi · 21%
Main Street
2.05 mi · 7%
McClave Road
1.66 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Prock Hill Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 SOUTH

Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester Center
00h 18m from McClaveville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving McClaveville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McClaveville to Thomaston?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Winchester Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from McClaveville and 14.9 miles from Thomaston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around McClaveville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomaston.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winchester Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester Center.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

40 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

41 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

42 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

42 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McClaveville and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 McClaveville

McClaveville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0398200, -73.0962200
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Thomaston

#2 Thomaston

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population7,505
Coordinates41.6739900, -73.0731600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Clave Road (-73.096289, 42.039822)
End: Park Street (-73.073111, 41.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between McClaveville and Thomaston. The current time is 04:01:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.