How far is Manchester, CT from Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Torrington, CT is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Torrington.
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Start on East Center Street
1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท East Center Street
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Continue on West Center Street
1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท West Center Street
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Continue on Spencer Street
1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท Spencer Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
107 m ยท 8 sec ยท Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, I 84 East, I 291: Hartford, Boston
74 m ยท 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Hartford
1.4 mi ยท 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi ยท 2 min
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Keep slight right
2 mi ยท 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
1834 ft ยท 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1486 ft ยท 25 sec ยท Main Street
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.7 mi ยท 10 min ยท Albany Avenue
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.7 mi ยท 6 min ยท East Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
3.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท Albany Turnpike
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi ยท 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
101 m ยท 10 sec ยท Main Street
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Turn right onto Litchfield Street
46 m ยท 10 sec ยท Litchfield Street
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Continue on Litchfield Street
33 m ยท 8 sec ยท Litchfield Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
93 m ยท 6 sec ยท South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and 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.
Albany Turnpike
Keep slight left
11.6 mi ยท 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Torrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Torrington?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Manchester and 17.3 miles from Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near Avon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Torrington. Straight-line distance: 30.94 mi (49.8 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Torrington
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 33,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.8006500, -73.1212200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Torrington (-73.12122, 41.80065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
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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