How far is Georgetown, CT from Hartford, CT?

The driving distance from Georgetown, CT to Hartford, CT is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.05 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.32 mi
84.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.32 mi
Kilometers
84.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.51 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-15T10:25
Arrive Hartford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Middlebury
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Georgetown
34 mi
00h 39m
To Hartford
34.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Hartford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Danbury Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ethan Allen Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Danbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sugar Hollow Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury

    42.7 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol Avenue, Asylum Street

    740 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capitol Avenue

    1499 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Capitol Avenue

    101 m · 10 sec · Capitol Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Armory Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Armory Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Armory Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Hartford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Waterbury
54.1 mi · 80%
Sugar Hollow Road
7.39 mi · 11%
Ethan Allen Highway
4.53 mi · 7%
Danbury Road
1.49 mi · 2%
Capitol Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Armory Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Waterbury

Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury

42.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlebury
00h 39m from Georgetown
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Clear near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Hartford?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Middlebury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Georgetown and 34.1 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Clear near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Middlebury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlebury, 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 Middlebury.

RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

32 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 52.32 mi (84.2 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2556500, -73.4348400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Hartford

#2 Hartford

The capital of Connecticut.

Population121,535
Coordinates41.7637100, -72.6850900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury Road (-73.434764, 41.255671)
End: Armory Road (-72.685307, 41.763718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.70 $21.39
Premium $4.86 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $6.00 $14.39 $28.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Hartford. The current time is 10:25:39.

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.