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Trip from West Torrington, CT to Greenwich, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

78.7 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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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Greenwich, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Torrington, CT to Greenwich, CT covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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, North 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 $12.67 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.

Midpoint

39.4 miles from West Torrington, CT

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 78.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 78.7 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near CT 8.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.7 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: at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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
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
51.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
51.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
78 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward Arch Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Arch Street
6
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | Arch Street

Turn right onto Arch Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CT 8 49.4 mi 1h
I 95 26.1 mi 35m
North Elm Street 1.1 mi 1m
Migeon Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Field Point Road 0.2 mi <1m
Sound View Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Arch Street 0.1 mi <1m
Columbus Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CT 8 — 49.4 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

49 mi · 1 hr · CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 95

26 mi · 35 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3 Toward Arch Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Arch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Sound View Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Sound View Drive
12

Turn slight right onto Field Point Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Field Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto West Elm Street

53 ft · 1 sec · West Elm Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Elm Street

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 39.4 miles from West Torrington, 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.4 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 25m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Torrington, CT

This is one driving day of about 78.7 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Torrington, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 39.4 mi from West Torrington, CT · 49m into the drive

Downtown Fairfield, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairfield, CT

39 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.

Popular next leg

Fairfield, CT to Greenwich, CT

22.5 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Waterbury, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from West Torrington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenwich, CT

The final approach into Greenwich, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Lyla's Restaurant & Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 73.1

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+14756195795

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 78.7

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.7

Greenwich, Connecticut

+12036619800

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.1

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.7

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12034892601

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.7

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Skycharger Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 78.7

Greenwich, Connecticut

+18772591991

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 73.1

Stamford, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

CT Audubon Birdcraft Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 56.2

Fairfield, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12032590416

Visit website

Holy Land USA Waterbury

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.5

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18553707770

Visit website

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.6

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12033946565

Visit website

Montgomery Pinetum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.7

Cos Cob, Connecticut

+12036227824

Visit website

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.5

Norwalk, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12038990606

Visit website

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 50.6

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12034163521

Visit website

Connecticut Air & Space Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 50.6

Stratford, Connecticut

Hours: Closed

+12033451559

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.67 one way

$25.34 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.94 $27.88
premium $4.86 $15.07 $30.14
diesel $5.61 $17.38 $34.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Dunkin' Donuts - Tesla Supercharger

Waterbury, CT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Northwest Hills Cadillac

Torrington, CT

EV Connect

3 DCFC

Waterbury Plaza

Waterbury, CT

eVgo Network

2 DCFC

SHAKER'S FORD L C2

Watertown, CT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

SHAKER'S FORD L C1

Watertown, CT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

SUBARU CUSTOMER CUSTOMEREXPRESS

Torrington, CT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NUMBER2OUTSIDE DC ISLAND 2

Torrington, CT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NUMBER2OUTSIDE DC ISLAND 1

Torrington, CT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.26 $3.78
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15
EV Truck/SUV 31.5 0 $11.02 $5.04

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

West Torrington, CT

Night in West Torrington on Thursday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

28°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwich, CT

Night in Greenwich on Thursday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Fairfield, CT

39 mi in

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

18 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 41m 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 Greenwich, CT covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, I 95, North 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 39.4 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 $12.67 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 78.7 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: at 2.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Torrington, CT to Greenwich, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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