Origin
Hungary, CT
Afternoon in Hungary on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hungary, CT to Eastford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Eastford, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hungary, CT to Eastford, CT covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, I 91, I 291 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| I 91 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 291 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Ashford Center Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Turkey Hills Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Storrs Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Merrow Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Eastford, 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, Hartford
Use 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: Hartford
Use 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 35A
Toward I 291: Manchester
Use 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 left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 East: Boston
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 84
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 68
Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CT 195
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CT 195
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tolland Turnpike
18
Continue on CT 195
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrs Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 44
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Turnpike
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Turnpike
21
Continue on US 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Squaw Hollow Road
22
Continue on US 44
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pompey Hollow Road
23
Continue on US 44
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashford Center Road
24
Continue on US 44
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
25
Turn left onto CT 198
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastford Road
26
Turn right onto Old Colony Road
41 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Colony Road
27
Arrive at destination
Old Colony Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 26.4 miles from Hungary, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 34.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 left at fork toward I 84 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 84 East: Boston
8
34.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Middle Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.12
Hartford Turnpike
(1.4 mi)
$0.10
Boston Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Tolland Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
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: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Eastford, CT
Afternoon in Eastford on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
25 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 15m 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?
52.8 mi in 1h 15m — 54% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 84.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 84.
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 6.4 miles in near CT 20.
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 52.8 miles you will encounter 14 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.
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 Hungary, CT and Eastford, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Mansfield.
Hartford
6.4 mi in
|
~13m
|
via CT 20
Mansfield
34.7 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Middle 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 Eastford, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eastford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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