How far is North Granby, CT from Waterbury, CT?
The driving distance from North Granby, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Granby and Waterbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Granby and Waterbury.
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Start on East Street
100 m · 16 sec · East Street
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Turn left onto North Granby Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Granby Road
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Turn right onto Day Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Day Street
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Turn right onto West Granby Road
1367 ft · 26 sec · West Granby Road
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Continue on Hartland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road
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Turn left onto Barkhamsted Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road
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Continue on Gavitt Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road
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Turn left onto East Hartland Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hartland Road
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Continue on Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hartford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Take the exit left toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
27.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Downtown Waterbury
1779 ft · 53 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1405 ft · 42 sec · 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 North Granby and Waterbury.
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.
CT 8 SOUTH
Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
27.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Granby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Granby to Waterbury?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 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?
West Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from North Granby and 23 miles from Waterbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Granby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waterbury.
Stop Ideas Near West Torrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Bristol City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Torrington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Granby and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.04 km).
#1 North Granby
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.9959300, -72.8295400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
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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