Origin
Bristol, CT
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to West Torrington, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, CT
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West Torrington, CT
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Trip Overview
Bristol, CT to West Torrington, CT is 18.8 miles and takes about 25 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s the kind of trip you can easily fit into an afternoon, making it ideal for a quick local excursion or an easy leg of a larger journey. You won't need to pack much for this one – just your keys and perhaps a snack for the brief time on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Elm Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Terryville Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Migeon Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Allen Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and West Torrington, CT.
1
Start on CT 69
71 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn left onto CT 72
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Divinity Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
4
Continue on CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
5
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto CT 8
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 8
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto CT 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CT 4
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
13
Turn right onto Mountain Road
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
14
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 72 / Divinity Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Divinity Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Canal Street
Turn left onto Canal Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 6 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CT 4 / East Elm Street
Turn left onto CT 4 / East Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Torrington, CT
Late night in West Torrington on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 52% of it being highway. You'll spend a good portion of the journey on CT 8, which includes a continuous stretch of 9.8 miles on this main artery. The drive begins on local streets like Main Street and East Elm Street before transitioning to the more open feel of the state highway. Expect a blend of suburban and open road segments as you make your way north.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 72 / Divinity Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / Divinity Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / Divinity Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Canal Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 6 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Torrington, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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