How far is West Torrington, CT from Southbury, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Southbury, CT is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Litchfield 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 Southbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Southbury.
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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
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Danbury
2928 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
860 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1755 ft · 36 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Southbury.
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
19.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 Southbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Southbury?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from West Torrington and 16 miles from Southbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Torrington and Sunny near Southbury.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Southbury. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.91 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 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbury (-73.21317, 41.48148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
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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