How far is Providence, RI from Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from Providence, RI to Torrington, CT is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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 Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Torrington.
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Start on Fulton Street
31 m · 9 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Eddy Street
78 m · 10 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
65 m · 9 sec · Westminster Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
835 ft · 32 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Street
67 m · 8 sec · Fountain Street
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Turn left onto Dorrance Street
23 m · 1 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn slight right onto Francis Street
108 m · 14 sec · Francis Street
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Take the ramp left
17 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
2555 ft · 1 min
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Continue on 6/10 Connector
1.4 km · 55 sec · 6/10 Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Dennis J. Roberts Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 5: Atwood Avenue
1210 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Johnston
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Atwood Avenue
2198 ft · 42 sec · Atwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
1224 ft · 16 sec · Providence Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Providence Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Providence Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Boston Post Road
2 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Hop River Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hop River Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Main Street, New Haven
1834 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
1486 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.7 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike
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Keep slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
101 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Litchfield Street
46 m · 10 sec · Litchfield Street
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Continue on Litchfield Street
33 m · 8 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
93 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence 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 · 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Torrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Torrington?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Providence and 50.2 miles from Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Torrington. Straight-line distance: 87.99 mi (141.61 km).
#1 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
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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