How far is West Torrington, CT from Colchester, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Colchester, CT is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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 capital of Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Colchester.
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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 · 58 sec · Migeon Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Merge slight right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Avon Mountain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road
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Continue on Albany Avenue
6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Morgan Street
961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2553 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich
1092 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Colchester
1697 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Hill Road
1092 ft · 22 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Old Hartford Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Hartford Road
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Continue on Broadway
2195 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn right onto Hayward Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayward Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Colchester.
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 2 East
Keep slight right
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Colchester?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from West Torrington and 25.8 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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 Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 45.11 mi (72.6 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 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-72.33203, 41.57565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
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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