How far is Hazard, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Hazard, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazard and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazard and Georgetown.
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Start on Laurel Street
983 ft · 47 sec · Laurel Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto L O Davis Drive
998 ft · 32 sec · L O Davis Drive
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
555 ft · 13 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto High Street
113 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
945 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1059 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Cumberland Road
11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Cumberland Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn straight onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Trace Branch Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Trace Branch Road
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
122 m · 18 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119
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Turn right
2577 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazard and Georgetown.
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.
Cumberland Road
Turn right onto Cumberland Road
11 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hazard to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Hazard and 25 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazard and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 26.03 mi (41.89 km).
#1 Hazard
City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 4,785 |
| Coordinates | 37.2495400, -83.1932300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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