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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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Waterbury and North Granby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterbury and North Granby.
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Start on West Main Street
1029 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Watertown Avenue
115 m · 6 sec · Watertown Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 North: Watertown, Torrington
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
27.5 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
847 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Turn left onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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Continue on East Hartland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Gavitt Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road
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Continue on Barkhamsted Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road
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Continue on West Granby Road
1367 ft · 28 sec · West Granby Road
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Turn left onto Day Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Day 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 East Street
100 m · 8 sec · East Street
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Waterbury and North Granby. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.04 km).
#1 Waterbury
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
| Population | 106,826 |
| Coordinates | 41.5581500, -73.0515000 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Granby
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.9959300, -72.8295400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Granby (-72.82954, 41.99593)
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 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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