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

The driving distance from Madison, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
62.68 mi
01h 20m
Flight
46.7 mi
75.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.7 mi
Kilometers
75.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.68 mi
Kilometers
100.88 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-10-15T21:34
Arrive West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Madison
31.4 mi
00h 40m
To West Torrington
31.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Madison Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Wallingford as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    51 m · 9 sec · Boston Post Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Durham Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Frontage Road, Lighthouse Point

    1059 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Frontage Road

    2140 ft · 30 sec · Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Forbes Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Water Street

    1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Olive Street

    965 ft · 32 sec · Olive Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chapel Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto York Street

    932 ft · 26 sec · York Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1001 ft · 21 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tower Parkway

    63 m · 8 sec · Tower Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Amity Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Seymour Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Haven Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 84 East: Hartford

    2109 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

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

    1439 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · Migeon Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
19.7 mi · 31%
I 95 South
14.8 mi · 24%
New Haven Road
12.3 mi · 20%
Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5%
Whalley Avenue
2.82 mi · 4%
Seymour Road
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Continue on I 84 West: Danbury

19.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 40m from Madison
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to West Torrington?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Madison and 31.3 miles from West Torrington.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 46.7 mi (75.16 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population17,924
Coordinates41.2795400, -72.5984300
Altitude7
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: (-72.598406, 41.279656)
End: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $9.72
Round trip
$19.43
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $9.72 $19.43
Mid-grade $5.02 $11.09 $22.18
Premium $5.45 $12.03 $24.07
Diesel $6.45 $14.26 $28.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and West Torrington. The current time is 21:34:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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