The Hotchkiss School
Directions and Travel Information
Hotchkiss is located in the "Northwest Corner" of Connecticut, minutes from both New York State and Massachusetts. It is two hours north of New York City, three hours west of Boston, and approximately an hour’s drive from Hartford, Albany, and Poughkeepsie.
Driving Directions
From the North
From Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) west to Lee (exit 2). Follow Route 102 to Stockbridge. In Stockbridge, turn left onto Route 7 south. Follow Route 7 south through Great Barrington and Sheffield, Massachusetts, and across Connecticut state line. In Canaan, turn right onto Route 44. Follow Route 44 west through Salisbury into Lakeville. At flashing light in Lakeville, turn left onto Route 41. Follow Route 41 to the four-way stop with flashing light at the top of hill. Turn right onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
Note: From Western Vermont it is generally faster to take Route 22 South through New York State. From Burlington take Route 7 South to 22A in Vergennes. Take Route 22 to Millerton, NY. At the stoplight in Millerton, turn left onto Route 44. Follow Route 44 through Millerton and across state line into Connecticut. Turn right onto Route 112. Follow Route 112 through one four-way stop and up hill to the school entrance on left.
From the South
From New York City:
Take I-684 north to the end, where it becomes Route 22 north in Brewster, New York. Follow Route 22 to Amenia, New York. At the traffic light in Amenia, turn right onto Route 343. Follow Route 343 to Sharon, Connecticut. In Sharon, at the four-way stop facing a stone clock tower, turn left onto Route 41. Follow to the intersection with Route 112 with a four-way stop (about 5 miles). Turn left onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
Note: From Long Island take either the Throgs Neck Bridge or the Whitestone Bridge to the Hutchison River Parkway. This becomes I-684. Follow directions from New York City above.
From the Taconic Parkway:
Take the Taconic to the Route 44/Millbrook exit. Follow Route 44 east to Amenia and go straight through the one traffic light onto Route 343. Follow Route 343 to Sharon, Connecticut. In Sharon, at the four-way stop facing a stone clock tower, turn left onto Route 41. Follow to the intersection with Route 112 with a four-way stop (about 5 miles). Turn left onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From Route 7 north:
Follow Route 7 through Cornwall Bridge and West Cornwall. Turn left onto Route 112 toward Lime Rock and Lakeville. Follow Route 112 to intersection with Route 41. Go straight through blinking light. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From the East
From Bradley International Airport (Hartford - Springfield):
The nearest airport to Hotchkiss is Bradley International, located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Follow the airport exit to Route 20 west. Follow signs to Route 219 south. Turn left onto Route 219; continue on Route 219; then bear right onto Route 318 west. Follow Route 318 until the end; turn right onto Route 44 in Winsted. Follow Route 44 west through Winsted, Norfolk, Canaan, Salisbury, and into Lakeville. At flashing light in Lakeville, turn left onto Route 41. Follow Route 41 to the four-way stop with flashing light at the top of hill. Turn right onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From I-91 and I-84 (Hartford Area):
Follow I-84 west through Hartford. Exit in Farmington onto Route 4. Follow Route 4 through Torrington and into Goshen. In Goshen, turn right onto Route 63. After approximately 12 miles, turn left onto Route 126. Follow Route 126 to Route 7. Turn left onto Route 7 south, and follow to Route 112. Turn right onto Route 112. Follow Route 112 to intersection with Route 41. Go straight through blinking light. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From Central and Western Connecticut (Waterbury, New Haven, Bridgeport, New London, Middletown, Meriden):
Take appropriate highway to Waterbury (intersection of I-84 and Route 8). Take Route 8 north to Torrington (downtown exit). In Torrington, turn left onto Route 4 west toward Goshen. In Goshen, turn right onto Route 63. After approximately 12 miles, turn left onto Route 126. Follow Route 126 to Route 7. Turn left onto Route 7 south, and follow to Route 112. Turn right onto Route 112. Follow Route 112 to intersection with Route 41. Go straight through blinking light. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From South Western Connecticut (Greenwich, Darien, Stamford):
Take I-287 to I-684 North. Take I-684 north until it becomes Route 22 north in Brewster, NY. Follow Route 22 to Amenia, New York. At the traffic light in Amenia, turn right onto Route 343. Follow Route 343 to Sharon, Connecticut. In Sharon, at the four-way stop facing a stone clock tower, turn left onto Route 41. Follow to the intersection with Route 112 with a four-way stop (about 5 miles). Turn left onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From the West
From Albany and Upstate New York:
Follow I-87 to intersection with I-90. Take I-90 east. Stay on I-90, following signs for Massachusetts Turnpike. Before crossing Massachusetts state line, take Exit B3 to Route 22 south. Follow Route 22 to Millerton, New York. At the stoplight in Millerton, turn left onto Route 44. Follow Route 44 through Millerton and across state line into Connecticut. Turn right onto Route 112. Follow Route 112 through a four-way stop and up hill to the school entrance on left.
From I-287 and Tappan Zee Bridge:
Take exit for the Saw Mill Parkway north. Follow parkway until you reach intersection with I-684. Take I-684 north until it becomes Route 22 north in Brewster, NY. Follow Route 22 to Amenia, New York. At the traffic light in Amenia, turn right onto Route 343. Follow Route 343 to Sharon, Connecticut. In Sharon, at the four-way stop facing a stone clock tower, turn left onto Route 41. Follow to the intersection with Route 112 with a four-way stop (about 5 miles). Turn left onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.
From I-84 (Newburgh):
Cross the Hudson River on I-84 and follow to intersection with Taconic Parkway. Take the Taconic to the Route 44 and Millbrook exit. In Amenia, go straight through the one traffic light onto Route 343. Follow Route 343 to Sharon, CT. In Sharon, at the four-way stop facing a stone clock tower, turn left onto Route 41. Follow to the intersection with Route 112 with a four-way stop (about 5 miles). Turn left onto Route 112. The school entrance is 100 yards on the right.