How far is London, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from London, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.52 mi
01h 56m
Flight
59.09 mi
95.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.1 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.52 mi
Kilometers
153.72 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in London
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-04-17T17:11
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in London
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
Pineville
KY

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

From London
47.7 mi
00h 58m
To Georgetown
47.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sublimity City Road

    3011 ft · 1 min · Sublimity City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1615 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward KY 192: London

    1206 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 34%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 32%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 17%
KY 192
8.97 mi · 9%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 2%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineville
00h 58m from London
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving London 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 London to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from London and 47.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around London and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 59.09 mi (95.1 km).

London

#1 London

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,072
Coordinates37.1289800, -84.0832600
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: East 5th Street (-84.083375, 37.129082)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between London and Georgetown. The current time is 17:11:08.

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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.