How far is Georgetown, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from Georgetown, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Waterbury.
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Start on Danbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Danbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
24.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chase Parkway
791 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Chase Parkway
138 m · 13 sec · Chase Parkway
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Continue on Chase Parkway
121 m · 13 sec · Chase Parkway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Waterbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sugar Hollow Road
Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
24.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 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?
Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Georgetown and 19.8 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near Newtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2556500, -73.4348400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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