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Trip from Stamford, CT to West Torrington, CT

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Stamford, CT

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hamlet in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK

West Torrington, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stamford, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 $11.77 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

36.8 miles from Stamford, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 73.5 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 15 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 95 North: New Haven

Navigation decision point

Toward I 95 North: New Haven
8
21.4 mi into trip | ~30m 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
25.2 mi into trip | ~34m 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
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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 Stamford, CT and West Torrington, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

Waterbury

21.4 mi in | ~30m

New Haven

25.2 mi in | ~34m | via CT 8

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 8 49.4 mi 1h 1m
I 95 20.3 mi 27m
East Elm Street 1.2 mi 2m
Migeon Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Grove Street 0.3 mi <1m
Broad Street 0.3 mi <1m
Atlantic Street 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 Stamford, CT and West Torrington, CT.

1

Start on Atlantic Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Atlantic Street
2

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto Grove Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Grove Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 95 North: New Haven
5

Merge onto I 95

20 mi · 27 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 27A Toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury Use the right lane.
7

Continue on CT 8; CT 25

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

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.
9

Continue on CT 8

0.4 mi · 1 min · CT 8
Exit 31 Toward I 84 East: Hartford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on CT 8

20 mi · 24 min · CT 8
Exit 33 Toward I 84 West: Danbury Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 50 Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto CT 4

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on CT 4

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Migeon Avenue
14

Turn right onto Mountain Road

96 ft · 4 sec · Mountain Road
15

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 36.8 miles from Stamford, CT, or about 49m 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 73.5 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 49m 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 21m

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 Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stamford, 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 36.8 mi from Stamford, CT · 49m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

37 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 73.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Stamford, 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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 10.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.77 one way

$23.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $12.90 $25.79
premium $4.83 $13.97 $27.94
diesel $5.64 $16.33 $32.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stamford Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Stamford, CT

Tesla

48 DCFC

Ridgeway Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Stamford, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Connecticut Welcome Center - Tesla Supercharger

Darien, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wegmans - Tesla Supercharger

Norwalk, CT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Connecticut Welcome Center - Tesla Supercharger

Darien, CT

Tesla

10 DCFC

Ridgeway Shopping Center (Stamford, CT)

Stamford, CT

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Grand Central Fashion Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

North Stamford, CT

Tesla

8 DCFC

I-95 Darien NB Service Plaza

Darien, CT

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 APPLEGREEN: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 7 minutes ago

Origin

Stamford, CT

Evening in Stamford 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 36m 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 Stamford, CT to West Torrington, CT covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 36.8 miles from Stamford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.77 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 73.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stamford, CT and West Torrington, CT, road signs point toward Waterbury and New Haven.

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