How far is West Torrington, CT from Stamford, CT?
The driving distance from West Torrington, CT to Stamford, CT is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Torrington and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington and Stamford.
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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
49.4 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 137 North: Atlantic Street
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1424 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
1744 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Torrington and Stamford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
49.4 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Torrington and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Torrington to Stamford?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from West Torrington and 36.7 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Torrington and Mostly Sunny near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Ansonia
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 Ansonia.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Torrington and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 56.68 mi (91.21 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 Stamford
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 131,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.0534300, -73.5387300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic Street (-73.539324, 41.053444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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