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Scenic Drives in Connecticut

Routes

60

Avg Distance

106 mi

Avg Drive

2h 16m

Destinations

44

Connecticut has 60 routes that score 7 or higher on our drive quality scale — roads where the scenery and terrain actually make the drive worth doing. Average distance: 106 miles.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.23/gal

Diesel: $5.60/gal

Typical trip cost

$15–$23

One-way, ~106 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~37 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-08-31

Climate through the year: Connecticut

Connecticut peaks at around 85°F in Jul and cools to 35°F / 19°F in Jan. Wettest month is Oct at ~4.5 in of rain.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	35	19	3.3	14.2
Feb	39	21	3.1	14.8
Mar	47	28	3.8	9.4
Apr	61	38	3.9	1.1
May	72	48	3.8	—
Jun	80	58	4.3	—
Jul	85	63	4.2	—
Aug	83	62	4.2	—
Sep	76	54	4.4	—
Oct	64	42	4.5	0.7
Nov	52	33	3.5	1.4
Dec	41	25	4.1	10.1

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for CT — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 60 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.

Current regular gas averages $4.23/gallon in Connecticut (week of 2026-08-31). Diesel: $5.60/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $15 and $23. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Moosup, CT → Williamstown, MA

137.5 mi 3h 12m Score: 9/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: Albany → Pittsfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Thompson, CT

137.3 mi 2h 50m Score: 8/10 ~$23 fuel

Through: Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Thompson, CT

132.3 mi 2h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$22 fuel

Through: New London → Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Putnam, CT → Stamford, CT

127.9 mi 2h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$21 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Danielson, CT

125.4 mi 2h 36m Score: 8/10 ~$21 fuel

Through: Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fairfield, CT → Newport, RI

124.8 mi 2h 43m Score: 8/10 ~$21 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → East Brooklyn, CT

121.1 mi 2h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$20 fuel

Through: New London → Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Danielson, CT

119.8 mi 2h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$20 fuel

Through: Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Sterling, CT

116.7 mi 2h 30m Score: 8/10 ~$19 fuel

Through: New London → Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fairfield, CT → Thompson, CT

115.1 mi 2h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$19 fuel

Through: Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Brooklyn, CT

115 mi 2h 28m Score: 9/10 ~$19 fuel

Through: Middletown → Old Wethersfield → Willimantic

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Thompson, CT → Bridgeport, CT

110.9 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Eastford, CT

110.8 mi 2h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Mansfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Plainfield, CT

110 mi 2h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Jewett City, CT

109.4 mi 2h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Hampton, CT

109.1 mi 2h 20m Score: 9/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Middletown → Old Wethersfield → Willimantic

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Voluntown, CT

109.1 mi 2h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Plainfield → Pachaug

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Mansfield City, CT

108.7 mi 2h 24m Score: 9/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Scotland, CT

108.3 mi 2h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Plainfield → Taftville

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Stafford Springs, CT

107.3 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Killingly Center, CT → Fairfield, CT

106.3 mi 2h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Chaplin, CT

106.2 mi 2h 17m Score: 9/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Middletown → Old Wethersfield → Willimantic

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Ashford, CT

105.2 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$18 fuel

Through: Mansfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Jewett City, CT

104.4 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: New London → Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Stafford, CT

104.1 mi 2h 16m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Danbury, CT → Pawcatuck, CT

104 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: New Haven → Providence

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → North Stonington, CT

103.5 mi 2h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: New London

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Mansfield City, CT

103.1 mi 2h 17m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Baltic, CT

103 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: New London → Plainfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Norwalk, CT → Hampton, CT

102.9 mi 2h 11m Score: 9/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Stafford, CT

102.4 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Sherwood Manor, CT

102.3 mi 2h 14m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Stamford, CT → Stafford Springs, CT

101.7 mi 2h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Hazardville, CT

101.6 mi 2h 12m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Columbia, CT

100.9 mi 2h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Coventry, CT

100.9 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Mansfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Old Mystic, CT

100.6 mi 2h 12m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Greenwich, CT → Mystic, CT

99.9 mi 2h 12m Score: 7/10 ~$17 fuel

Greenwich, CT → Ledyard, CT

99.9 mi 2h 14m Score: 7/10 ~$17 fuel

Norwich, CT → New Fairfield, CT

99.7 mi 2h 5m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury

North Stamford, CT → Willimantic, CT

99.6 mi 2h 9m Score: 8/10 ~$17 fuel

Through: Middletown → Old Wethersfield

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Danbury, CT → Lisbon, CT

99.3 mi 2h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Springfield → Old Wethersfield

Stamford, CT → North Granby, CT

99.3 mi 2h 14m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +1 more

North Stamford, CT → Storrs, CT

99.1 mi 2h 10m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Mansfield

Greenwich, CT → East Granby, CT

97.9 mi 2h 7m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown

Danbury, CT → Mystic, CT

97.7 mi 2h 6m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: New Haven → Providence

Stamford, CT → Somers, CT

97.5 mi 2h 10m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Rockville +1 more

Norwalk, CT → South Windham, CT

96.7 mi 2h 6m Score: 8/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

North Stamford, CT → Somers, CT

95.7 mi 2h 8m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Rockville → Ellington

North Stamford, CT → Old Mystic, CT

95.6 mi 2h 6m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: New London

Stamford, CT → Granby, CT

95.5 mi 2h 6m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown

Stamford, CT → Columbia, CT

95.3 mi 2h 2m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +2 more

North Stamford, CT → Sherwood Manor, CT

94.9 mi 2h 4m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Middletown

North Stamford, CT → Ledyard, CT

94.9 mi 2h 8m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: New London

Greenwich, CT → Windsor Locks, CT

94.4 mi 2h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown

North Stamford, CT → Noank, CT

94.3 mi 2h 6m Score: 7/10 ~$15 fuel

Through: New London

North Stamford, CT → Granby, CT

93.7 mi 2h 3m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Stamford, CT → Tolland, CT

93.7 mi 2h 1m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven

Stamford, CT → Suffield Depot, CT

93.6 mi 2h 5m Score: 7/10 ~$16 fuel

Through: Waterbury → New Haven → Middletown +1 more

Stamford, CT → Noank, CT

93.6 mi 2h 6m Score: 7/10 ~$15 fuel

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