How far is Torrington, CT from Middletown, CT?
The driving distance from Torrington, CT to Middletown, CT is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Torrington and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington and Middletown.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2614 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Take the exit right toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Bristol
1687 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn straight onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 mi · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on School Street
1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown
2034 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 66 West: Middletown, Meriden
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
704 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Torrington and Middletown.
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 9 South
Merge 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Torrington and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Torrington to Middletown?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Torrington and 24 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Torrington and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Torrington and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 29.34 mi (47.22 km).
#1 Torrington
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 33,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.8006500, -73.1212200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
| Population | 46,013 |
| Coordinates | 41.5623200, -72.6506500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Street (-72.65071, 41.562432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
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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