How far is South Windsor, CT from West Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from South Windsor, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 03m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Windsor and West Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Windsor and West Torrington.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
3247 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Road
2848 ft · 1 min · Chapel Road
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Turn right onto John Fitch Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · John Fitch Boulevard
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Continue on Ellington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ellington Road
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Continue on King Street
911 ft · 22 sec · King Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Governor Street
2387 ft · 1 min · Governor Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 2, I 84, I 91
756 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2, I 84 West: Norwich, Downtown Hartford
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 57 sec
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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 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
1.3 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 South Windsor 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.
Albany Turnpike
Keep slight left
11 mi · 00h 13m
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 South Windsor 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 South Windsor to West Torrington?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 16.8 miles from South Windsor and 28.8 miles from West Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Windsor and Sunny near West 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.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Windsor and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 26.91 mi (43.3 km).
#1 South Windsor
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 26,102 |
| Coordinates | 41.8237100, -72.6212000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
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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