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

The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Ledyard, CT is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.27 mi
01h 45m
Flight
63.93 mi
102.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.93 mi
Kilometers
102.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.27 mi
Kilometers
124.35 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ledyard
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in West Torrington
Fri, Oct 16, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Torrington
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Ledyard
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From West Torrington
38.5 mi
00h 52m
To Ledyard
38.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1777 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Morgan Street

    961 ft · 14 sec · South Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 84 East: Boston

    823 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2553 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East: Norwich

    1092 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven

    1466 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2A East: Preston, Ledyard

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Military Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Military Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Stoddards Wharf Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Stoddards Wharf Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Colonel Ledyard Highway

    2520 ft · 58 sec · Colonel Ledyard Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Colonel Ledyard Highway

    91 m · 13 sec · Colonel Ledyard Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ray Holdridge Circle

    20 m · 3 sec · Ray Holdridge Circle

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ray Holdridge Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
36.3 mi · 47%
Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 15%
Albany Avenue
6.76 mi · 9%
I 395 South
3.91 mi · 5%
CT 2A East
3.16 mi · 4%
Stoddards Wharf Road
2.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 East

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 52m from West Torrington
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Torrington and Sunny near Ledyard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 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?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from West Torrington and 38.7 miles from Ledyard.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Ledyard.

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terramuggus, 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 Terramuggus.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Ledyard. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.88 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
Ledyard

#2 Ledyard

Town of the United States

Population14,579
Coordinates41.4398200, -72.0142400
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: West Torrington (-73.14372, 41.81843)
End: Ledyard (-72.01424, 41.43982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.01
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $12.00 $24.01
Mid-grade $5.02 $13.70 $27.40
Premium $5.45 $14.86 $29.73
Diesel $6.45 $17.62 $35.23

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

There is no time difference between West Torrington and Ledyard. The current time is 20:42:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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