How far is Bristol, CT from West Torrington, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.95 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.25 mi
22.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.25 mi
Kilometers
22.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.5 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Torrington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive West Torrington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Thomaston
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Bristol
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To West Torrington
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and West Torrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and West Torrington.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    22 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · Migeon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and West Torrington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
13.4 mi · 71%
East Elm Street
1.23 mi · 6%
Terryville Road
1.19 mi · 6%
Park Street
0.99 mi · 5%
Migeon Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
Allen Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

9.82 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 14m from Bristol
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near West Torrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to West Torrington?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bristol and 9.6 miles from West Torrington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around West Torrington is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thomaston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomaston.

RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

34 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Torrington

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population36,000
Coordinates41.8184300, -73.1437200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)
End: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and West Torrington. The current time is 05:19:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.