Drive or Fly: Southington, CT to Hungary, CT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HVN–BDL. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

52m

Distance

28.6 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 48m

3m in the air

Air Distance

27 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southington, CT → HVN 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BDL → Hungary, CT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Southington, CT HVN — Tweed New Haven Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Hungary, CT BDL — Bradley International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HVN and BDL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 35m

32m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southington, CT → Meriden 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 32m

Arrival 10m

Windsor Locks → Hungary, CT 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Meriden 6 mi, ~10m drive

To Windsor Locks 9 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 5m

1h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0255s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southington, CT → New Britain (Jimmy'S Food Mart #1) (NBI6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Springfield Union Station (SPM6) → Hungary, CT 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From NBI6 — New Britain (Jimmy'S Food Mart #1) 7 mi, ~10m drive

To SPM6 — Springfield Union Station 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	52m	2h 48m	1h 35m	2h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$5	$3
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

28.6 mi 51m

via US 202; CT 10, CT 10

Alternative (+4 min)

38.5 mi 55m

via I 84, I 91, CT 20

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Southington, CT to Hungary, CT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.