How far is West Torrington, CT from Guilford, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Guilford, CT is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Guilford.
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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
30.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 67: Seymour
1100 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 67 East: Woodbridge
62 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto New Haven Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Haven Road
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Continue on Seymour Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Amity Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road
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Continue on Whalley Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Whalley Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
773 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Elm Street
2952 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2261 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Forbes Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 77: Guilford, North Guilford
887 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North River Street
677 ft · 16 sec · North River Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2600 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
152 m · 20 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto State Street
69 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Guilford.
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 8 South
Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Guilford?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from West Torrington and 29.1 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls
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 Beacon Falls.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 43.69 mi (70.31 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 Guilford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 22,043 |
| Coordinates | 41.2889900, -72.6817600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-72.68176, 41.28899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
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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