How far is Torrington, CT from Providence, RI?
The driving distance from Torrington, CT to Providence, RI is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Torrington and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Torrington and Providence.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Willimantic Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Providence Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on Providence Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road
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Continue on Providence Pike
5.4 mi · 7 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Grand Army Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Grand Army Highway
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Continue on Hartford Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Hartford Pike
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Continue on Hartford Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hartford Avenue
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Continue on US 6 East: Providence
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Memorial Boulevard, Downtown
2500 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Francis Street
134 m · 16 sec · Francis Street
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Turn left
17 m · 32 sec
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Continue straight
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Francis Street
740 ft · 20 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Dorrance Street
780 ft · 32 sec · Dorrance Street
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
43 m · 5 sec · Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Torrington and Providence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Litchfield Turnpike
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Torrington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Torrington to Providence?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 50.2 miles from Torrington and 50.4 miles from Providence.
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 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Torrington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Providence.
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 Torrington and Providence. Straight-line distance: 87.99 mi (141.61 km).
#1 Torrington
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 33,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.8006500, -73.1212200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
| Population | 179,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239900, -71.4128300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-71.41283, 41.82399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 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 26m |
| 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 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
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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