The drive from Hungary, CT to Danielson, CT covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, Middletown Road, I 384 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 6.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.62 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.
Midpoint
33 miles from Hungary, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hungary, CT to Danielson, CT covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 6.4 miles in near CT 20.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.4 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.4 mi into trip|~13m in|CT 20
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20 toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
7
10 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
7
16.1 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward I 291: Manchester
7
22.3 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 84 West: Hartford
7
23.8 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 384 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 384 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hungary, CT to Danielson, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
6.4 mi in|~13m|via CT 20
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 6
11.1 mi
16m
Middletown Road
7.7 mi
10m
I 384
7.3 mi
8m
I 91
5.8 mi
6m
I 291
5.6 mi
6m
Hartford Road
3.8 mi
6m
Providence Road
3.5 mi
5m
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Danielson, CT.
1
Start on Hungary Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Hungary Road
2
Turn left onto Canal Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Canal Road
3
Turn left onto CT 20
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Granby Road
4
Continue on CT 20
2.6 mi·4 min·Turkey Hills Road
5
Continue on CT 20
1.8 mi·3 min·Rainbow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto CT 20
362 ft·6 sec·CT 20
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20
0.4 mi·35 sec·CT 20
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, HartfordUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CT 20
3.2 mi·3 min·Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·27 sec
Toward I 91 South: HartfordUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 91
5.8 mi·6 min·I 91
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 35AToward I 291: ManchesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 291
5.6 mi·6 min·I 291
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 84 West: HartfordUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 384 East: Spencer Street, Silver Lane
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 384 EastUse the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 384
7.3 mi·8 min·I 384
17
Continue on US 6; US 44
11 mi·16 min·US 6; US 44
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto US 6
7.7 mi·10 min·Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 6
1.5 mi·1 min·Willimantic Road
20
Continue on US 6
1.9 mi·2 min·Hampton Road
21
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi·3 min·Hartford Turnpike
22
Continue on US 6
2.4 mi·2 min·Providence Turnpike
23
Continue on US 6
3.8 mi·6 min·Hartford Road
24
Continue on US 6
3.5 mi·5 min·Providence Road
25
Turn straight onto Water Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Water Street
26
Turn right
53 ft·3 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 33 miles from Hungary, CT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danielson, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hungary, CT
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hungary, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 11.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.25 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.69
$23.38
premium
$4.86
$12.64
$25.28
diesel
$5.61
$14.57
$29.14
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Hartford Turnpike
(2.5 mi)$0.17
Providence Turnpike
(2.4 mi)$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Applegreen Electric Charging Station
Plainfield, CT
Other
1 DCFC
AmpUp Charging Station
Granby, Connecticut
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.8
0
$6.93
$3.17
Efficient EV
16.5
0
$5.77
$2.64
EV Truck/SUV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Hungary, CT
Evening
in Hungary on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Danielson, CT
Evening
in Danielson on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
18°F
Vernon, CT
33 mi in
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.
Road read
1h 32m 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 Danielson, CT covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, Middletown Road, I 384. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.62 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hungary, CT to Danielson, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
