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Trip from Fairfield, CT to West Torrington, CT

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

56.8 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Torrington, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 8, I 95, East Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.4 miles from Fairfield, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 56.8 miles, with most of the trip on CT 8 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.4 miles on CT 8.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and I 95. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Plain Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mill Plain Road

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North
8
4.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
8
8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | CT 8

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8 toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
8
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Fairfield, CT and West Torrington, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

Waterbury

4.7 mi in | ~6m

New Haven

8.6 mi in | ~11m | via CT 8

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 8 49.4 mi 1h 1m
I 95 4.3 mi 5m
East Elm Street 1.2 mi 2m
Migeon Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Mill Plain Road 0.2 mi <1m
Post Road <0.1 mi <1m
Mountain Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CT 8 — 49.4 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CT and West Torrington, CT.

1

Start on US 1

186 ft · 12 sec · Post Road
2

Turn left onto Mill Plain Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mill Plain Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 95 North
4

Merge onto I 95

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.
6

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

3.2 mi · 3 min · CT 8; CT 25
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 8

26 mi · 32 min · CT 8
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on CT 8

0.4 mi · 1 min · CT 8
Exit 31 Toward I 84 East: Hartford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on CT 8

20 mi · 24 min · CT 8
Exit 33 Toward I 84 West: Danbury Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.4 miles from Fairfield, CT, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 56.8 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.4 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Torrington, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fairfield, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fairfield, CT

This is one driving day of about 56.8 miles and 1h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairfield, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CT 8 for about 49.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.4 mi from Fairfield, CT · 36m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

28 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Fairfield, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Torrington, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.09 one way

$18.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $9.97 $19.93
premium $4.83 $10.80 $21.59
diesel $5.64 $12.62 $25.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Bridgeport - Tesla Supercharger

Bridgeport, CT

Tesla

16 DCFC

Fairfield NB - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield Centre Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Trumbull, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield SB - Tesla Supercharger

Fairfield, CT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stratford Square (Stratford, CT)

Stratford, CT

Electrify America

8 DCFC

RT 15 Fairfield SB Service Plaza

Fairfield, CT

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Westfield Trumbull (Trumbull, CT)

Trumbull, CT

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 APPLEGREEN: 4 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 LOOP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.96 $2.73
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
EV Truck/SUV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 minutes ago

Origin

Fairfield, CT

Evening in Fairfield on Monday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Torrington, CT

Evening in West Torrington on Monday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 13 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

17 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

1h 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fairfield, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, I 95, East Elm Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Fairfield, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.09 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 56.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Mill Plain Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fairfield, CT and West Torrington, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

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