How far is McClaveville, CT from Watertown, CT?

The driving distance from McClaveville, CT to Watertown, CT is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.46 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.98 mi
48.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.98 mi
Kilometers
48.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.06 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in McClaveville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McClaveville
2026-04-16T04:02
Arrive Watertown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McClaveville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Torrington
CT

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

From McClaveville
17.7 mi
00h 24m
To Watertown
17.8 mi
00h 24m

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
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, CT 254: Thomaston, Watertown

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 SOUTH
19.7 mi · 56%
Colebrook Road
6.3 mi · 18%
US 6 West
4.74 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.06 mi · 6%
McClave Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Prock Hill Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 SOUTH

Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Torrington
00h 24m from McClaveville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from McClaveville and 17.8 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 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 Watertown.

Stop Ideas Near West Torrington

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 West Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

39 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

42 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McClaveville and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 29.98 mi (48.25 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 McClaveville

McClaveville is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0398200, -73.0962200
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Watertown

#2 Watertown

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population21,517
Coordinates41.6062100, -73.1181700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Clave Road (-73.096289, 42.039822)
End: Main Street (-73.118304, 41.606175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.86 $6.07 $12.15
Diesel $6.00 $7.50 $14.99

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 Watertown. The current time is 04:02:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.