Origin
Georgetown, CT
Morning in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, CT to Waterbury, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, CT
David Kanigan
Waterbury, CT
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Trip Overview
This 39-mile drive from Georgetown to Waterbury, Connecticut, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day adventure. With 62% of the journey on highways, you'll spend a good portion of your time on I-84. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6, so it's an economical option. This route is a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast, offering a practical way to travel within Connecticut. Given its short duration, there's no need to split this into an overnight trip; you can depart and arrive all within the same day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 62% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.1 miles on I-84, providing a consistent pace. While the bulk of the journey is highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Sugar Hollow Road and Ethan Allen Highway suggests a transition from faster-paced interstate driving to more local road navigation as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of environments, predominantly highway speeds with some potential for more varied scenery or traffic as you move between these distinct road types.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Sugar Hollow Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near I 84; US 6.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (Chase Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 84; US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6 toward Waterbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Waterbury
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Chase Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward Chase Parkway
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Chase Parkway
Turn right onto Chase Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| Sugar Hollow Road | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Ethan Allen Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Danbury Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Chase Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 24.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, CT and Waterbury, CT.
1
Start on US 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
2
Continue on US 7
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ethan Allen Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Danbury Road
4
Continue on US 7
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 6
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 84; US 6
Toward Waterbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 18
Toward Chase Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Chase Parkway
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Parkway
8
Continue on Chase Parkway
398 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chase Parkway
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Georgetown, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Georgetown, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waterbury, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Waterbury, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waterbury, CT
Morning in Waterbury on Friday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Georgetown, CT to Waterbury, CT covers 39 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, Sugar Hollow Road, Ethan Allen Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Georgetown, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (I 84; US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (Chase Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Georgetown, CT to Waterbury, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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