How far is West Torrington, CT from Simsbury, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Simsbury, CT is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Simsbury.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Merge slight right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 17 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Turn left onto Bushy Hill Road
4.7 mi · 10 min · Bushy Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hopmeadow Street
2335 ft · 1 min · Hopmeadow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopmeadow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Simsbury.
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.
Litchfield Turnpike
Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Torrington and Sunny near Simsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Simsbury?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from West Torrington and 11.1 miles from Simsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Simsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Simsbury. Straight-line distance: 18.07 mi (29.08 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 Simsbury
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 25,437 |
| Coordinates | 41.8759300, -72.8012100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simsbury (-72.80121, 41.87593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
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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