How far is Granby, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Granby, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
44.29 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.29 mi
Kilometers
71.27 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Tue, May 5, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Tue, May 5, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-05-05T00:39
Arrive Waterbury
Tue, May 5, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in 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 Granby
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Waterbury
24.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Granby Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hungary Road

    8 m · 2 sec · Hungary Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Granby Road

    87 m · 16 sec · East Granby Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Salmon Brook Street South

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Simsbury Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 84 West: Waterbury

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 16 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 Granby and Waterbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
13.6 mi · 31%
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 17%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 13%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 6%
Salmon Brook Street South
2.57 mi · 6%
East Street
1.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 26m from Granby
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Granby and Sunny near Waterbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.4 miles from Granby and 24.9 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Granby and Sunny 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 Granby and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.12 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town of the United States

Population11,558
Coordinates41.9539900, -72.7887100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Waterbury

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary Road (-72.78874, 41.954)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Waterbury. The current time is 00:39:28.

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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.