How far is Georgetown, KY from Berea, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Berea, KY is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
131.77 mi
02h 44m
Flight
82.86 mi
133.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.86 mi
Kilometers
133.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.77 mi
Kilometers
212.06 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berea
Mon, May 25, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, May 25, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-24T23:51
Arrive Berea
Mon, May 25, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Barbourville
KY

City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
65.9 mi
01h 22m
To Berea
65.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    105 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 21: Berea

    1739 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
46.4 mi · 35%
Chestnut Street
0.96 mi · 1%
KY 21
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

46 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barbourville
01h 22m from Georgetown
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Barbourville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Georgetown and 65.9 miles from Berea.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berea.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Berea. Straight-line distance: 82.86 mi (133.35 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Berea

#2 Berea

City in Kentucky

Population16,287
Coordinates37.5686900, -84.2963200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Berea (-84.29632, 37.56869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.6 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.2 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 Kentucky · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Berea. The current time is 23:51:34.

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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.