Origin
West Torrington, CT
Morning in West Torrington on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Torrington, CT to Naugatuck, 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
33m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Naugatuck, CT
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Trip Overview
This short 26.7-mile drive from West Torrington, CT to Naugatuck, CT will take you about 33 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay. The route stays entirely within Connecticut, traversing familiar Northeast terrain. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns on local roads, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a straightforward local connection perfect for a quick hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 24.1 mi | 28m |
| North Elm Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Migeon Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Columbus Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mountain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 24.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Torrington, CT and Naugatuck, 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
24 mi
·
28 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 25B
Toward Naugatuck
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto CT 63
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Cherry Street
11
Arrive at destination
CT 63
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Turn left onto CT 4 / Migeon Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 4 / North Elm Street
Turn straight onto CT 4 / North Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Naugatuck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25B
Toward Naugatuck
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CT 63 / Cherry Street
Turn right onto CT 63 / Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Naugatuck, CT
Morning in Naugatuck on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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
33m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of interconnected town streets rather than open highways. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed freeway stretches, keeping your average speed lower throughout the 33-minute journey. The main roads you'll follow include Migeon Avenue, North Elm Street, and Columbus Street. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. This type of driving requires constant attention and can feel more engaging than a typical interstate journey.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and North Elm Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 4 / Migeon Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CT 4 / North Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 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 4 / Migeon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CT 4 / North Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Naugatuck, 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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