How far is Thomaston, CT from McClaveville, CT?
The driving distance from Thomaston, CT to McClaveville, CT is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomaston and McClaveville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston and McClaveville.
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Start on Park Street
665 ft · 24 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
138 m · 13 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1581 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Take the exit left toward CT 8 North: Torrington
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Coe Street
1940 ft · 47 sec · Coe Street
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Continue on Colebrook Road
6.3 mi · 12 min · Colebrook Road
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Turn right onto Prock Hill Road
2987 ft · 2 min · Prock Hill Road
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Turn right onto McClave Road
1.6 km · 4 min · McClave Road
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Continue on McClave Road
1.1 km · 3 min · McClave Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McClave Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomaston and McClaveville.
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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomaston and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near McClaveville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomaston to McClaveville?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Winchester Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Thomaston and 15 miles from McClaveville.
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 4.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thomaston and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near McClaveville.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester Center.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and McClaveville. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.72 km).
#1 Thomaston
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,505 |
| Coordinates | 41.6739900, -73.0731600 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McClaveville
McClaveville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0398200, -73.0962200 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: McClaveville (-73.09622, 42.03982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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