How far is West Torrington, CT from Groton, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Groton, CT is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 01h 45m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Groton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Groton.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Bristol
1687 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn straight onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 mi · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on School Street
1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown
2034 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton
676 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1464 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Street
1569 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Continue on Mitchell Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
616 ft · 33 sec · Ledyard Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Smith Street
8 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smith Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Groton.
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 9 South
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Torrington and Rain Showers Likely near Groton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Groton?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from West Torrington and 41.1 miles from Groton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance Rain Showers around West Torrington and Rain Showers Likely near Groton.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Groton. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.77 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 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 38,258 |
| Coordinates | 41.3501000, -72.0784100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groton (-72.07841, 41.3501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $3.95 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
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 · Apr 30, 2026
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