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

The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Newington, CT is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.47 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.2 mi
37.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.25 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newington
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Return by in West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Torrington
2026-10-15T18:43
Arrive Newington
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Torrington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bristol
CT

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

From West Torrington
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To Newington
16.3 mi
00h 22m

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
Newington Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    699 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street

  5. 5

    Continue on CT 8 South: Waterbury

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East: Bristol

    1687 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Newington

    2899 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington

    1137 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
9.96 mi · 31%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 15%
East Main Street
3.49 mi · 11%
CT 72 East
2.88 mi · 9%
CT 9 North
2.01 mi · 6%
Cedar Street
1.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

9.76 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
00h 22m from West Torrington
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Torrington and Sunny near Newington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from West Torrington and 16.3 miles from Newington.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

25 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Newington. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.33 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
Newington

#2 Newington

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population29,868
Coordinates41.6978800, -72.7237100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: West Torrington (-73.14372, 41.81843)
End: Newington (-72.72371, 41.69788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $5.06
Round trip
$10.11
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Mid-grade $5.02 $5.77 $11.54
Premium $5.45 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $6.45 $7.42 $14.84

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 Newington. The current time is 18:43:41.

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.