How far is North Branford, CT from West Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from North Branford, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branford and West Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford and West Torrington.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto CT 17 North, I 91 North: Hartford
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
1387 ft · 34 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward CT 40: Hamden, Cheshire
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 10 North: Mount Carmel, Cheshire, Quinnipiac University
99 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2450 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on 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 North Branford 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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight right
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving North Branford 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 North Branford to West Torrington?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from North Branford and 29.6 miles from West Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Branford and Sunny near West Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.92 km).
#1 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
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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