How far is Waterbury, CT from North Granby, CT?

The driving distance from Waterbury, CT to North Granby, CT is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.08 mi
01h 05m
Flight
32.34 mi
52.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.08 mi
Kilometers
72.55 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Granby
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Waterbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterbury
2026-04-19T01:58
Arrive North Granby
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
West Torrington
CT

Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Waterbury
22.6 mi
00h 32m
To North Granby
22.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and North Granby.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watertown Avenue

    115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    847 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ripley Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saville Dam Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Hartland Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hartland Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gavitt Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barkhamsted Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartland Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Granby Road

    1367 ft · 28 sec · West Granby Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Day Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Day Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Granby Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Granby Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 North
27.8 mi · 62%
New Hartford Road
3.09 mi · 7%
East Hartland Road
2.57 mi · 6%
Barkhamsted Road
2.41 mi · 5%
Day Street
2.14 mi · 5%
Saville Dam Road
1.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 North

Merge slight left

27.5 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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Torrington
00h 32m from Waterbury
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterbury to North Granby?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 22.6 miles from Waterbury and 22.6 miles from North Granby.

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 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterbury and Rain Showers Likely near North Granby.

Stop Ideas Near West Torrington

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 West Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Cornwall Town Hall

West Cornwall , CT
16 Pine St, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office,Park
Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Bristol City Hall

Bristol , CT
111 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
Rating 4.2/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Torrington.

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

39 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

42 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

42 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterbury and North Granby. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.04 km).

Waterbury

#1 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
North Granby

#2 North Granby

Village in the United States

Population1,944
Coordinates41.9959300, -72.8295400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterbury (-73.0515, 41.55815)
End: North Granby (-72.82954, 41.99593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
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.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.86 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $6.00 $9.54 $19.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterbury and North Granby. The current time is 01:58:01.

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.