How far is West Torrington, CT from North Branford, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to North Branford, CT is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and North Branford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and North Branford.
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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
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford
2519 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire
2586 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Waterbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the exit right toward CT 40 South: North Haven
2210 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven
1830 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
1701 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Middletown Avenue
685 ft · 19 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and North Branford.
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
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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 North Branford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to North Branford?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from West Torrington and 25.8 miles from North Branford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near North Branford.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and North Branford. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.92 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 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branford (-72.76732, 41.3276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
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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