New York → Connecticut · Interstate 95 (New England Thruway)
The night-time return from New York, New York, to Hartford, Connecticut, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 191 km (119 miles) of Interstate 95 (New England Thruway) and the 1h 49m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $16.01 for the 17.4 liters (4.6 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $82.13 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.