Clinton, CT Road Trips
Clinton, CT serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 26 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Clinton, CT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
43.8 mi
Bristol, CT
Quickest Drive
30m
New Haven, CT
Plan Around Clinton, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clinton, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clinton, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clinton, CT
Driving from Clinton, CT
Expect an average of 26 miles and about 35m behind the wheel when leaving Clinton, CT. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 29 miles (40m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clinton, CT are Hamden, CT (28.6 mi, 40m) and New Haven, CT (22.7 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in CT currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 26-mile trip from Clinton, CT, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Clinton, CT and 3 routes heading into Clinton, CT, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 29 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clinton, CT covers 29 miles and takes approximately 40m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.
The average route from Clinton, CT runs about 26 miles with a drive time of roughly 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 26-mile trip from Clinton, CT costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clinton, CT include Hamden, CT and New Haven, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clinton, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,547
Median Income
$83,333
Median Home Value
$344,200
Median Age
51.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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