Origin
West Torrington, CT
Late night in West Torrington on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Torrington, CT to East Hampton, 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
1h 8m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Torrington, CT
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East Hampton, CT
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Trip Overview
West Torrington to East Hampton is 49.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via CT 8 and CT 9, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that involves some highway time balanced with local road navigation. It's a straightforward, manageable journey perfect for a single day of travel. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| CT 8 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Portland-Cobalt Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West High Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington, CT and East Hampton, CT.
1
Start on Mountain Road
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto CT 4
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
3
Turn straight onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Columbus Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Columbus Street
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Toward CT 8 South: Waterbury
6
Merge onto CT 8
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 8
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39
Toward US 6 East: Bristol
8
Turn sharp left onto US 6
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Allen Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Allen Street
10
Turn straight onto Canal Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Canal Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto CT 72
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Terryville Road
12
Continue on CT 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
13
Continue on CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
14
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto CT 9
11 mi
·
13 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CT 17
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint John's Square
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto CT 17; CT 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Take the exit onto CT 17; CT 66
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 17; CT 66
23
Merge onto CT 17; CT 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlborough Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on CT 17; CT 66
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portland-Cobalt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on CT 66
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West High Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from West Torrington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 6 / East Main Street
Turn sharp left onto US 6 / East Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
East Hampton, CT
Late night in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
New Britain, CT
25 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 49.9-mile drive offers a mixed bag, with about 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on CT 8 and CT 9, which provide a faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 11.3 miles on CT 9. As you progress, the drive transitions between these more substantial roadways and local streets like Pine Street, offering a varied driving experience. It's not a purely interstate grind, nor is it exclusively backroads; it's a blend that keeps things interesting.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near US 6 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 12.2 miles (US 6 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Hampton, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 12.2 miles (US 6 / East Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Hampton, 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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