How far is Vernon, CT from West Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from Vernon, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and West Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and West Torrington.
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Start on Washington Street
1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Dobson Road
2264 ft · 1 min · Dobson Road
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Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike
2379 ft · 52 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West
2465 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 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 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 Vernon and West Torrington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Vernon 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 Vernon to West Torrington?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 19.6 miles from Vernon and 23.2 miles from West Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon 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 Vernon and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 34.2 mi (55.04 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.8187100, -72.4795300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $4.40 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
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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