Americans spend a lot of time in their cars. Here in the Nutmeg State, the average one-way commute time to work is about 26 minutes. Add in time spent driving to run errands and go on leisurely outings and you’ve got a whole bunch of time spent on the road. If you’re going to be stuck on the road for so much time, don’t you want to at least make sure your surroundings are pleasant? These scenic drives in Connecticut will ensure your drive is as beautiful as the destination.
- Connecticut Route 219
tom cameron photo/Flickr Connecticut Route 219 is one of the more peaceful and scenic roads in Connecticut. It runs from New Hartford to Granby in the northern portion of the state. The route is full of beautiful woods and has lots of hills and turns. Connecticut 219, CT-219, New Hartford, CT, USA
- Connecticut Route 169
Elida G/Tripadvisor Tucked away in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, Route 169 is another of our favorite drives in Connecticut. The highway begins in Norwich and goes through 32 miles of Connecticut before entering Massachusetts. The route is so pretty that it was designated as a National Scenic Byway in 1996. Connecticut 169, CT-169, Lisbon, CT, USA
- Connecticut Route 154
MaryC3/Tripadvisor Connecticut Route 154 is one of the main streets in the charming town of Old Saybrook. This road will take you right to the beautiful Harvey’s Beach. Connecticut 154, CT-154, Old Saybrook, CT, USA
- U.S. Route 7
Christopher Wisker/Flickr Route 7 will take you to many cities throughout the state. It’s a long highway that covers all of Connecticut, from north to south. You’ll travel around the beautiful Litchfield Hills region, which is gorgeous no matter the season. U.S. 7, US-7, New Milford, CT, USA
- Merritt Parkway
BEVNorton/Flickr Merritt Parkway is one of the oldest parkways in America. This 38-mile road stretches from Fairfield County to New Haven County. This is such a lovely, tranquil drive! Merritt Parkway, Merritt Pkwy, New Canaan, CT, USA
- U.S. 1
Juliancolton/Wikimedia Commons U.S. Route 1 runs parallel to I-95 and is about 117 miles in length. It goes through some of the best beach towns in Connecticut, so it’s a great warm weather road trip! You’ll see plenty of adorable little shoreline towns here, like Mystic. U.S. Highway 1, US-1, Milford, CT, USA
- Connecticut 85
Jerry Dougherty/Wikimedia Commons CT-85 is a historic highway connecting New London to Bolton. It will lead you to great towns like Hebron and Waterford, making it the perfect road for a day trip in Connecticut. Hebron, CT, USA
How many of these roads have you driven? Did we miss your favorite? Share your vote for “most beautiful road in Connecticut” in the comments!
tom cameron photo/Flickr
Connecticut Route 219 is one of the more peaceful and scenic roads in Connecticut. It runs from New Hartford to Granby in the northern portion of the state. The route is full of beautiful woods and has lots of hills and turns.
Connecticut 219, CT-219, New Hartford, CT, USA
Elida G/Tripadvisor
Tucked away in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, Route 169 is another of our favorite drives in Connecticut. The highway begins in Norwich and goes through 32 miles of Connecticut before entering Massachusetts. The route is so pretty that it was designated as a National Scenic Byway in 1996.
Connecticut 169, CT-169, Lisbon, CT, USA
MaryC3/Tripadvisor
Connecticut Route 154 is one of the main streets in the charming town of Old Saybrook. This road will take you right to the beautiful Harvey’s Beach.
Connecticut 154, CT-154, Old Saybrook, CT, USA
Christopher Wisker/Flickr
Route 7 will take you to many cities throughout the state. It’s a long highway that covers all of Connecticut, from north to south. You’ll travel around the beautiful Litchfield Hills region, which is gorgeous no matter the season.
U.S. 7, US-7, New Milford, CT, USA
BEVNorton/Flickr
Merritt Parkway is one of the oldest parkways in America. This 38-mile road stretches from Fairfield County to New Haven County. This is such a lovely, tranquil drive!
Merritt Parkway, Merritt Pkwy, New Canaan, CT, USA
Juliancolton/Wikimedia Commons
U.S. Route 1 runs parallel to I-95 and is about 117 miles in length. It goes through some of the best beach towns in Connecticut, so it’s a great warm weather road trip! You’ll see plenty of adorable little shoreline towns here, like Mystic.
U.S. Highway 1, US-1, Milford, CT, USA
Jerry Dougherty/Wikimedia Commons
CT-85 is a historic highway connecting New London to Bolton. It will lead you to great towns like Hebron and Waterford, making it the perfect road for a day trip in Connecticut.
Hebron, CT, USA
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