Origin
West Torrington, CT
Late night in West Torrington on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Torrington, CT to East Hampton, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 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. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from West Torrington, CT · 33m into the drive
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.
Arriving in East Hampton, CT
The final approach into East Hampton, 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
$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 Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
13 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Torrington, CT to East Hampton, CT covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, CT 8, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from West Torrington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.03 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 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.
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.
The route from West Torrington, CT to East Hampton, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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