How far is West Torrington, CT from Ridgefield, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Ridgefield, CT is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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 Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Ridgefield.
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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 · 60 sec · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Migeon Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Migeon Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1408 ft · 32 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1506 ft · 36 sec · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Litchfield Street
106 m · 7 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn slight left onto New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on East Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Danbury Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Main Street
2793 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bailey Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Ridgefield.
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.
Federal Road
Continue on Federal Road
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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 Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 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?
New Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from West Torrington and 25.2 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near New Milford
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 New Milford.
Poughkeepsie station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 41.38 mi (66.59 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 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-73.49818, 41.28148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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