How far is Watertown, CT from Torrington, CT?
The driving distance from Watertown, CT to Torrington, CT is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Torrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Torrington.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Cutler Street
2813 ft · 47 sec · Cutler Street
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3
Continue on Thomaston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
2459 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harwinton Avenue
1030 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Harwinton Avenue No. 2
2329 ft · 48 sec · Harwinton Avenue No. 2
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Turn straight onto East Albert Street
2167 ft · 50 sec · East Albert Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1847 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and 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.
Pine Hill Road
Take the ramp straight
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Watertown and Sunny near Torrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Torrington?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Watertown and 8.3 miles from Torrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.55 one way or $5.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watertown and Sunny near Torrington.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Torrington. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.62 km).
#1 Watertown
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 21,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6062100, -73.1181700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Torrington
City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
| Population | 33,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.8006500, -73.1212200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Torrington (-73.12122, 41.80065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
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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