Groton, CT Road Trips
Drivers starting from Groton, CT have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 65 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Groton, CT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
80.5 mi
Norwalk, CT
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
New Haven, CT
Plan Around Groton, CT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Groton, CT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Groton, CT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Groton, CT
Driving from Groton, CT
On average, trips departing from Groton, CT run 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 81 miles (1h 46m), while the shortest is just 49 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Groton, CT include Norwalk, CT (80.5 mi, 1h 46m), Waterbury, CT (65.3 mi, 1h 26m), and New Haven, CT (49.4 mi, 1h 3m). 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 65-mile trip from Groton, CT, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Groton, CT and 4 routes heading into Groton, CT, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 49 to 81 miles.
The longest mapped route from Groton, CT covers 81 miles and takes approximately 1h 46m. Shorter options start at just 49 miles.
The average route from Groton, CT runs about 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 65-mile trip from Groton, CT costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Groton, CT include Norwalk, CT, Waterbury, CT and New Haven, CT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Groton, CT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,343
Median Income
$69,811
Median Home Value
$278,900
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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