How far is Williamsburg, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.12 mi
01h 58m
Flight
61.92 mi
99.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.92 mi
Kilometers
99.65 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.12 mi
Kilometers
143.43 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-17T02:04
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Pineville
KY

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

From Williamsburg
50 mi
00h 59m
To Georgetown
39.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    130 m · 25 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    869 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Falls Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Corbin

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    2851 ft · 41 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Falls Road

    864 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Falls Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Corbin Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Corbin Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 37%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
28.7 mi · 32%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18%
Cumberland Falls Highway
13.3 mi · 15%
Corbin Bypass
5.65 mi · 6%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineville
00h 59m from Williamsburg
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Williamsburg and 39.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 61.92 mi (99.65 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-84.159455, 36.743561)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Georgetown. The current time is 02:04:50.

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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.