How far is New Milford, CT from West Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from New Milford, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Milford and West Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and West Torrington.
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Start on East Street
1445 ft · 21 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 · 14 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 New Milford 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.
Bantam Road
Continue on Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Milford and Rain Showers near West Torrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Milford to West Torrington?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from New Milford and 13.1 miles from West Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Milford and Rain Showers near West Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).
#1 New Milford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,683 |
| Coordinates | 41.5770400, -73.4084500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
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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