How far is Wethersfield, CT from West Torrington, CT?

The driving distance from Wethersfield, CT to West Torrington, CT is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
35.23 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.23 mi
Kilometers
56.69 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Wethersfield
Thu, Oct 15, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wethersfield
2026-10-15T21:42
Arrive West Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wethersfield
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
Canton
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Wethersfield
16.2 mi
00h 29m
To West Torrington
19.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wethersfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
60°F
This Afternoon
Using Cromwell as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
63°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wethersfield and West Torrington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    140 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    1411 ft · 1 min · Hart Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Great Meadow Road

    143 m · 25 sec · Great Meadow Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford

    936 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1317 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 84 West: Waterbury, Trumbull Street

    1719 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Trumbull Street, Springfield

    1855 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Trumbull Street

    1009 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Trumbull Street

    925 ft · 22 sec · Trumbull Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1249 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Albany Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Avon Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Avon Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Migeon Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · Migeon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Turnpike
14.2 mi · 40%
Albany Avenue
6.74 mi · 19%
I 91 North
3.99 mi · 11%
East Main Street
2.68 mi · 8%
Avon Mountain Road
1.42 mi · 4%
East Elm Street
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Albany Turnpike

Keep slight left

11 mi · 00h 13m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 29m from Wethersfield
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wethersfield and Sunny near West Torrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wethersfield to West Torrington?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Wethersfield and 19.1 miles from West Torrington.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

24 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wethersfield and West Torrington. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).

Wethersfield

#1 Wethersfield

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population25,884
Coordinates41.7142700, -72.6525900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Torrington

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population36,000
Coordinates41.8184300, -73.1437200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.652676, 41.714278)
End: Mountain Road (-73.143827, 41.818435)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $5.02 $6.22 $12.45
Premium $5.45 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $6.45 $8.00 $16.00

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 Wethersfield and West Torrington. The current time is 21:42:11.

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.