22.7 miles:
20 minutes
Boulders edge up against leafy, wooded glens on either side of the SR-9 expressway as it roughly follows the winding path of the Connecticut River, connecting Middletown with the Connecticut coast. Charming small towns along the byway offer a pleasant stop.
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