Origin
Enfield, CT
Night in Enfield on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enfield, CT to West Torrington, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
West Torrington, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enfield, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, US 202, Albany Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Enfield, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 1.9 miles in near I 91.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 42.8 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: at 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (CT 159 / Windsor Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward North Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward North Main Street
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 159 / Windsor Avenue
Turn right onto CT 159 / Windsor Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
Turn sharp right onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
CT 4 / East Elm Street
Turn right onto CT 4 / East Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| US 202 | 11 mi | 13m |
| Albany Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Albany Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Avon Mountain Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, CT and West Torrington, CT.
1
Start on US 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Enfield Street
2
Continue on US 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
4
Merge onto I 91
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 34
Toward North Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CT 159
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Windsor Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn sharp right onto US 44
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Mountain Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 44; CT 10
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 44; US 202
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 202
13
Turn right onto CT 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CT 4
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Migeon Avenue
15
Turn right onto Mountain Road
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
16
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Enfield, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Enfield, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Torrington, CT
The final approach into West Torrington, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.20 | $16.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Albany Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
West Torrington, CT
Night in West Torrington on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°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
13 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 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Enfield, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, US 202, Albany Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Enfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (CT 159 / Windsor Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enfield, CT to West Torrington, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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