How far is Winsted, CT from Torrington, CT?

The driving distance from Winsted, CT to Torrington, CT is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.51 mi
00h 12m
Flight
8.9 mi
14.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.31 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in Winsted
Thu, Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winsted
2026-10-15T14:40
Arrive Torrington
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winsted
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester Center
CT

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

From Winsted
4.7 mi
00h 06m
To Torrington
4.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winsted and Torrington.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Place

    31 m · 12 sec · Park Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

    8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington

    1473 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · Columbus Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    2638 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Litchfield Street

    46 m · 10 sec · Litchfield Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Litchfield Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Litchfield Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    93 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winsted and 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 SOUTH
7.96 mi · 84%
South Main Street
0.51 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.5 mi · 5%
CT 4
0.28 mi · 3%
Columbus Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 SOUTH

Continue on CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

7.96 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester Center
00h 06m from Winsted
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winsted and Sunny near Torrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winsted to Torrington?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Winchester Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Winsted and 4.8 miles from Torrington.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winsted and Sunny near Torrington.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winchester Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

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16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
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Meeting point 14.7 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester Center.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

40 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

41 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

42 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

42 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winsted and Torrington. Straight-line distance: 8.9 mi (14.33 km).

Winsted

#1 Winsted

City in Connecticut, United States

Population7,712
Coordinates41.9212100, -73.0601100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Torrington

#2 Torrington

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

Population33,870
Coordinates41.8006500, -73.1212200
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Winsted (-73.06011, 41.92121)
End: Torrington (-73.12122, 41.80065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.49
Round trip
$2.99
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $1.49 $2.99
Mid-grade $5.02 $1.71 $3.41
Premium $5.45 $1.85 $3.70
Diesel $6.45 $2.19 $4.39

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 Winsted and Torrington. The current time is 14:40:59.

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.