How far is Northfield, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Northfield, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Georgetown.
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Start on Stannye Court
84 m · 14 sec · Stannye Court
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Turn right onto Stannye Drive
714 ft · 34 sec · Stannye Drive
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Turn right onto Newmarket Drive
656 ft · 26 sec · Newmarket Drive
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Turn right onto Harwood Road
96 m · 14 sec · Harwood Road
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Continue on Northfield Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Northfield Drive
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Continue on Northfield Drive
128 m · 20 sec · Northfield Drive
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
892 ft · 32 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 264 West
1627 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington, Louisville, Saint Matthews, Middletown
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 East: Lexington, Louisville, Middletown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
2651 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue straight
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
118 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.6 mi · 34 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 Northfield and Georgetown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Northfield and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Northfield and 120.2 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Northfield and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 171.37 mi (275.79 km).
#1 Northfield
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.2870100, -85.6410700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.02 | $72.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.92 | $89.85 |
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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