How far is East Granby, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from East Granby, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.96 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.96 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in East Granby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Granby
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Granby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From East Granby
22.9 mi
00h 25m
To Waterbury
23 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Granby and Waterbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Granby and Waterbury.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    718 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainbow Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

    1848 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Trumbull Street, Waterbury

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1969 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Granby and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
30 mi · 65%
I 91 South
9.4 mi · 20%
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.19 mi · 7%
Rainbow Road
1.88 mi · 4%
Meadow Street
0.69 mi · 2%
CT 20 East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Keep slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 25m from East Granby
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Granby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Granby to Waterbury?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from East Granby and 23 miles from Waterbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Granby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

14 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

20 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Granby and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.37 km).

East Granby

#1 East Granby

Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America

Population5,120
Coordinates41.9412100, -72.7273200
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.72772, 41.941353)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Granby and Waterbury. The current time is 03:50:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.