How far is Wallingford, CT from West Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from Wallingford, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 53m.
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 second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wallingford and West Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford and West Torrington.
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Start on the route
66 m ยท 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Colony Road
2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท North Colony Road
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Turn right
877 ft ยท 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
2.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Church Street
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Continue on Yalesville Road
1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Yalesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Meriden Road
155 m ยท 9 sec ยท South Meriden Road
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Continue on Academy Road
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Academy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
783 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft ยท 31 sec ยท Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท West Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
2.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2292 ft ยท 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi ยท 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2450 ft ยท 58 sec
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Merge slight right
19.2 mi ยท 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
1439 ft ยท 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท East Elm Street
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1 km ยท 57 sec ยท Migeon Avenue
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
29 m ยท 4 sec ยท Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallingford 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.
CT 8 North
Merge slight right
19.2 mi ยท 00h 24m
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 Wallingford 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 Wallingford to West Torrington?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Wallingford and 25.4 miles from West Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wallingford and Sunny near West Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).
#1 Wallingford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4570400, -72.8231600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.32 | $20.65 |
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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