How far is West Torrington, CT from Bethel, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Bethel, CT is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Bethel.
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Start on Mountain Road
29 m · 7 sec · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Migeon Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1408 ft · 32 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1506 ft · 36 sec · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Litchfield Street
106 m · 7 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn slight left onto New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on East Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Federal Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
1552 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Newtown Road, Bethel
2750 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Payne Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Payne Road
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Continue on Shelter Rock Road
2054 ft · 1 min · Shelter Rock Road
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Continue on Walnut Hill Road
2842 ft · 1 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto Plumtrees Road
2895 ft · 58 sec · Plumtrees Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2651 ft · 55 sec · Maple Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Chestnut Street
150 m · 16 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Greenwood Avenue
1857 ft · 39 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Bethel.
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.
Federal Road
Continue on Federal Road
6.37 mi · 00h 08m
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 West Torrington and Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Bethel?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
New Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from West Torrington and 21.6 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near New Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Brookfield Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Preston.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Poughkeepsie station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.57 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-73.41401, 41.37121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026