Origin
Hampton, CT
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, CT to Hungary, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Hampton, CT to Hungary, CT is 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m via I 384 and US 6, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Connecticut, offering a manageable drive for a single day. The route primarily utilizes interstate and US highway systems, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal complexity. Given its short duration and limited estimated fuel cost, this is an excellent option for a quick excursion or an easy segment of a larger regional trip. You can expect a practical drive without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 384 | 7 mi | 8m |
| US 6 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Willimantic Road | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| I 291 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Jonathan Trumbull Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| CT 20 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 384
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, CT and Hungary, CT.
1
Start on East Old Route 6
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Old Route 6
2
Turn left onto CT 97
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Old Route 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Old Route 6
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
5
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hampton Road
6
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimantic Road
7
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Post Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 6
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Willimantic Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Trumbull Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willimantic Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hop River Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 384
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 384
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 84 East, I 291 West: Boston, Windsor
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 291 West: Windsor
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 291
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 291
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
18
Merge onto I 91
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on CT 20
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto CT 20
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto Newgate Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newgate Road
23
Turn left onto Copper Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Copper Hill Road
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Copper Hill Road
25
Turn right onto Hungary Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hungary Road
26
Arrive at destination
Hungary Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Hampton, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 66 / Willimantic Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 66 / Willimantic Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, I 291 West: Boston, Windsor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 84 East, I 291 West: Boston, Windsor
7
33 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 291 West: Windsor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 291 West: Windsor
7
44.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
CT 20
Take the exit onto CT 20 toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Hartford Turnpike
(1.4 mi)
$0.10
Willimantic Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Hungary, CT
Afternoon in Hungary on Saturday
Local time
1:50 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
3 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
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 53% of the route on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 384, including the longest continuous stretch of 7 miles. Expect the character to shift from interstate cruising to navigating US 6 and local roads like Willimantic Road. This transition means you'll experience both higher-speed driving and more local traffic conditions as you progress toward your destination. The overall feel is one of consistent travel, moving efficiently across the landscape.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on I 384.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near CT 66 / Willimantic Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (CT 66 / Willimantic Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Windsor and Granby.
Windsor
31.8 mi in
|
~42m
Granby
48.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via CT 20
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on I 384. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Hartford Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hungary, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (CT 66 / Willimantic Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hungary, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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