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Trip from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

78.6 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Easton, CT

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Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

The drive from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Center Road, Sport Hill Road, Easton Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 78.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Center Road
Sport Hill Road
Easton Turnpike
Jefferson Street
CT 15 North
Merritt Parkway
Wilbur Cross Parkway
I 91 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Center Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CT and Hungary, CT.

1

Start on the route

23 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Center Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sport Hill Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Sport Hill Road
4

Continue on Easton Turnpike

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Easton Turnpike
5

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

328 ft · 10 sec · Jefferson Street
6

Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: New Haven

0.2 mi · 21 sec · CT 15 North: New Haven
7

Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

8.9 mi · 12 min · Merritt Parkway
8

Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway

27 mi · 33 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown
10

Merge slight left

18 mi · 21 min
11

Keep slight right

10 mi · 12 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

0.6 mi · 52 sec · CT 20: Bradley International Airport
13

Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
14

Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby

3.4 mi · 5 min · CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
15

Turn right onto Newgate Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road
16

Turn left onto Copper Hill Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road
17

Keep slight left to continue on Copper Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road
18

Turn right onto Hungary Road

108 ft · 3 sec · Hungary Road
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.3 mi from Easton, CT · 43m into the drive

town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glastonbury, CT

39 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

West Haven, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glastonbury, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Easton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hungary, CT

The final approach into Hungary, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.65 one way

$25.31 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $13.92 $27.84
premium $4.86 $15.05 $30.10
diesel $5.61 $17.35 $34.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.6 0 $8.25 $3.77
Efficient EV 19.7 0 $6.88 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Easton, CT

Afternoon in Easton on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hungary, CT

Afternoon in Hungary on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m 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 Easton, CT to Hungary, CT covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Road, Sport Hill Road, Easton Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Easton, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.65 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.
The drive from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Easton, CT to Hungary, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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