How far is Waterbury, CT from Georgetown, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to Georgetown, CT is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.82 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.84 mi
46.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.47 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-15T06:52
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterbury
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
Newtown
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Waterbury
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Georgetown
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 50 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Riverside Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 West: Danbury

    2750 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 7 South: Norwalk

    9.9 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Danbury Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
28.6 mi · 74%
US 7 South
9.94 mi · 26%
West Main Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Riverside Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 84 West

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newtown
00h 26m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterbury and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 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?

Newtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Waterbury and 19.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waterbury and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Newtown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newtown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 8.8 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 1.1 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newtown.

RAIL

Bridgeport

28 mi away
525 Water St.
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Union Station

34 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

40 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

44 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.41 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
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#2 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2556500, -73.4348400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: Georgetown (-73.43484, 41.25565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and Georgetown. The current time is 06:52:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.