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

The driving distance from Greenwich, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.23 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.2 mi
96.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.2 mi
Kilometers
96.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.23 mi
Kilometers
130.73 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Torrington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive West Torrington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Shelton
CT

A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

From Greenwich
39.5 mi
00h 50m
To West Torrington
41.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
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 Greenwich and West Torrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Field Point Road

    1187 ft · 26 sec · Field Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Sound View Drive

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Sound View Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Arch Street

    1165 ft · 35 sec · Arch Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

    26 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

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

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · Migeon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
26.3 mi · 32%
CT 8 North
26 mi · 32%
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 24%
CT 25
3.88 mi · 5%
East Elm Street
1.23 mi · 2%
Migeon Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelton
00h 50m from Greenwich
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwich and 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 Greenwich to West Torrington?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Greenwich and 41.7 miles from West Torrington.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwich and Mostly Sunny near West Torrington.

Stop Ideas Near Shelton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelton, 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 Shelton.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

17 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Wallingford station

27 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

35 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 60.2 mi (96.89 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population62,769
Coordinates41.0264900, -73.6284600
Altitude28
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: West Elm Street (-73.628456, 41.026566)
End: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.79 $25.58
Premium $4.86 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $6.00 $17.21 $34.42

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 Greenwich and West Torrington. The current time is 05:19:25.

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.