Origin
Hungary, CT
Evening in Hungary on Thursday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h
Distance
90 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
New Canaan, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT covers 90 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Canal Road, East Granby Road, Turkey Hills Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.49 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
45 miles from Hungary, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 90 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 90 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Canal 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 Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 2h 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 Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Road | — | — |
| East Granby Road | — | — |
| Turkey Hills Road | — | — |
| Rainbow Road | — | — |
| CT 20 East | — | — |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | — | — |
| I 91 South | — | — |
| CT 15 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Canal Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and New Canaan, 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 East Granby Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Granby Road
4
Continue on Turkey Hills Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Turkey Hills Road
5
Continue on Rainbow Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rainbow Road
6
Take the ramp straight
361 ft
·
7 sec
7
Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
8
Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 91 South: Hartford
10
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
34 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
CT 15 South
12
Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
CT 15 South
13
Merge slight left
49 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
15
Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
377 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Canaan Avenue
16
Continue on New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Norwalk Road
17
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
20
Arrive at your 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 45 miles from Hungary, CT, or about 1h into the drive.
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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 1h 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Canaan, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 90 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Hungary, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45 mi from Hungary, CT · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45 miles from Hungary, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Canaan, CT
The final approach into New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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
$14.49 one way
$28.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
New Canaan, CT
Evening in New Canaan on Thursday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
45 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.
Temperature spread
12 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
2h 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 New Canaan, CT covers 90 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canal Road, East Granby Road, Turkey Hills Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45 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 $14.49 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 Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT is easy. At 2h 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 Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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