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Trip from Hungary, CT to Bristol, CT

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

52m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Bristol, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hungary, CT to Bristol, CT covers 27.6 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hopmeadow Street, Waterville Road, Scott Swamp Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Hopmeadow Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13.8 miles from Hungary, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hopmeadow Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 20 / East Granby Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CT 20 / East Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.4 miles (CT 10 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | CT 20 / East Granby Road

At end of road, turn right onto CT 20 / East Granby Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South

Turn sharp left onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
13.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | CT 10 / Waterville Road

Turn right onto CT 10 / Waterville Road

Navigation decision point

4
20.8 mi into trip | ~42m in | Scott Swamp Road

Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road

Navigation decision point

6
21 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 6 / Scott Swamp Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Scott Swamp Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hopmeadow Street 7.4 mi 16m
Waterville Road 5.6 mi 10m
Scott Swamp Road 2.8 mi 4m
Farmington Avenue 2.8 mi 3m
Salmon Brook Street South 2.6 mi 5m
Main Street 1.9 mi 2m
Hungary Road 1.7 mi 4m
Simsbury Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Hopmeadow Street — 7.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hungary Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto CT 20

286 ft · 16 sec · East Granby Road
3

Turn sharp left onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189

2.6 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street South
4

Continue on US 202; CT 10

7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 202; CT 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · Simsbury Road
6

Turn left onto US 44; CT 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
7

Turn right onto CT 10

5.6 mi · 10 min · Waterville Road
8

Continue on CT 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
9

Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Scott Swamp Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

2.6 mi · 4 min · Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 6

2.8 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 6; CT 69

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on CT 69

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Street
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

CT 69

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.8 miles from Hungary, CT, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27.6 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.8 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hungary, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hungary, CT

This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hungary, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hopmeadow Street for about 7.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.8 mi from Hungary, CT · 30m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

14 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Hungary, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bristol, CT

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, CT.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.89 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.89 $9.78
premium $4.86 $5.29 $10.57
diesel $5.61 $6.09 $12.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 21 minutes from now

Origin

Hungary, CT

Morning in Hungary on Wednesday

Local time

6:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, CT

Morning in Bristol on Wednesday

Local time

6:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

23 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

52m 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 Hungary, CT to Bristol, CT covers 27.6 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hopmeadow Street, Waterville Road, Scott Swamp Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Hungary, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.44 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 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CT 20 / East Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.4 miles (CT 10 / Waterville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hungary, CT to Bristol, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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