How far is West Torrington, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Hartford, CT is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.77 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.93 mi
38.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.93 mi
Kilometers
38.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.77 mi
Kilometers
47.91 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in West Torrington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Torrington
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Torrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Canton
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From West Torrington
13.8 mi
00h 24m
To Hartford
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Road

    29 m · 7 sec · Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Migeon Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Migeon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cogswell Street

    808 ft · 18 sec · Cogswell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    1775 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · Capitol Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 40%
Albany Avenue
6.2 mi · 21%
West Main Street
2.68 mi · 9%
East Main Street
2.41 mi · 8%
Avon Mountain Road
1.39 mi · 5%
North Elm Street
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Litchfield Turnpike

Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 24m from West Torrington
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near West Torrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Hartford?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from West Torrington and 16 miles from Hartford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around West Torrington is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 23.93 mi (38.51 km).

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#1 West Torrington

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population36,000
Coordinates41.8184300, -73.1437200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Torrington and Hartford. The current time is 03:22:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.