How far is Waterbury, CT from East Granby, CT?
The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to East Granby, CT is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterbury and East Granby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and East Granby.
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Start on West Main Street
1383 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Street
2052 ft · 44 sec · Meadow Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Hartford
1901 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
718 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterbury and East Granby.
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 84 East
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near East Granby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to East Granby?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 23.1 miles from Waterbury and 23.2 miles from East Granby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near East Granby.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and East Granby. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.37 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Granby
Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,120 |
| Coordinates | 41.9412100, -72.7273200 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Granby (-72.72732, 41.94121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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