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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.25 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.96 mi
48.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.83 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Wallingford
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallingford
2026-10-15T19:54
Arrive West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallingford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From Wallingford
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To West Torrington
25.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
63ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m ยท 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Colony Road

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท North Colony Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    877 ft ยท 38 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    2.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Yalesville Road

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Yalesville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Meriden Road

    155 m ยท 9 sec ยท South Meriden Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Academy Road

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Academy Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    783 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1555 ft ยท 31 sec ยท Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Waterbury Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    2292 ft ยท 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi ยท 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8 North: Torrington

    2450 ft ยท 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    19.2 mi ยท 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

    1439 ft ยท 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท East Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1 km ยท 57 sec ยท Migeon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    29 m ยท 4 sec ยท Mountain Road

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
19.7 mi ยท 44%
I 84 West
5.73 mi ยท 13%
Waterbury Road
2.66 mi ยท 6%
Church Street
2.65 mi ยท 6%
North Colony Road
2.17 mi ยท 5%
West Main Street
1.4 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 26m from Wallingford
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterbury.

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallingford and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).

Wallingford

#1 Wallingford

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,076
Coordinates41.4570400, -72.8231600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Torrington

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population36,000
Coordinates41.8184300, -73.1437200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.823171, 41.457023)
End: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L ยท about $7.04
Round trip
$14.07
3.2 gal ยท 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallingford and West Torrington. The current time is 19:54:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.