How far is Bethel, CT from West Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and West Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and West Torrington.
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Start on Greenwood Avenue
3251 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Grassy Plain Street
646 ft · 26 sec · Grassy Plain Street
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Turn left onto Fleetwood Avenue
1932 ft · 53 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Fleetwood Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Fleetwood Avenue
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Continue on Mansfield Street
135 m · 12 sec · Mansfield Street
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Continue on Coal Pit Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Continue on Coal Pit Hill Road
54 m · 9 sec · Coal Pit Hill Road
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Turn right onto Triangle Street
3190 ft · 2 min · Triangle Street
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Turn left onto Wildman Street
2274 ft · 1 min · Wildman Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1159 ft · 22 sec · White Street
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Turn left onto Federal Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Federal Road
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Turn right onto White Turkey Road Extension
1.4 km · 2 min · White Turkey Road Extension
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Take the ramp right toward US 7 North: New Milford
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
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Turn slight left onto Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Litchfield Street
106 m · 12 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1506 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1408 ft · 30 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Migeon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Migeon Avenue
1 km · 57 sec · Migeon Avenue
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
29 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and West Torrington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 7 North
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bethel and Sunny near West Torrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to West Torrington?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Bethel and 26 miles from West Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel and Sunny near West Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near New Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Brookfield Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Preston.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Poughkeepsie station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.57 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Torrington
Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 36,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.8184300, -73.1437200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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