How far is West Torrington, CT from North Haven, CT?

The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to North Haven, CT is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
41.27 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.98 mi
53.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.27 mi
Kilometers
66.41 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 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 North Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Waterbury
CT

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

From West Torrington
20.6 mi
00h 28m
To North Haven
20.7 mi
00h 28m

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
North Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Today
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and North Haven.

  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

    19.2 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    2519 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 70: Cheshire

    2586 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Waterbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1555 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitney Avenue

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ives Street

    1139 ft · 23 sec · Ives Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Davis Road

    1107 ft · 28 sec · Davis Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1671 ft · 33 sec · Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Bishop Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · Bishop Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Clintonville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Clintonville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
19.4 mi · 47%
I 84 East
5.85 mi · 14%
Whitney Avenue
3.71 mi · 9%
Main Street
3.42 mi · 8%
Waterbury Road
2.36 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterbury
00h 28m from West Torrington
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Torrington and Sunny near North Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to North Haven?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from West Torrington and 20.7 miles from North Haven.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterbury

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

21 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

22 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and North Haven. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.08 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
North Haven

#2 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: West Torrington (-73.14372, 41.81843)
End: North Haven (-72.85954, 41.39093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.84
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.42 $12.84
Mid-grade $5.02 $7.33 $14.66
Premium $5.45 $7.95 $15.90
Diesel $6.45 $9.42 $18.84

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 North Haven. The current time is 18:43:37.

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.