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Trip from Middletown, CT to Hungary, CT

Drive Time

51m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

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Downtown Middletown, CT, CT

Middletown, CT

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Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

The drive from Middletown, CT to Hungary, CT covers 36.1 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, CT 9, CT 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 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

18.1 miles from Middletown, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 51m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on I 91.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CT 17 / Saint John's Square.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CT 17 / Saint John's Square

Turn right onto CT 17 / Saint John's Square

Navigation decision point

7
5.2 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29 Toward I 91 North: Hartford
6
15.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 91

Keep slight right at fork onto I 91

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip | ~32m 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
29.2 mi into trip | ~37m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Middletown, CT to Hungary, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Granby along the way.

Granby

29.2 mi in | ~37m | via CT 20

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 20 mi 24m
CT 9 4.7 mi 5m
CT 20 3.4 mi 5m
Bradley International Airport Connector 2.8 mi 3m
Newgate Road 1.8 mi 4m
Copper Hill Road 1.6 mi 3m
Main Street 0.3 mi 1m
Saint John's Square 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 20 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Washington Street

86 ft · 6 sec · Washington Street
2

Turn right onto CT 66

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto CT 17

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Saint John's Square
4

At end of road, turn left onto CT 9

4.7 mi · 5 min · CT 9
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 40 sec
Exit 29 Toward I 91 North: Hartford Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 91

9.7 mi · 12 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 91

10 mi · 12 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 52 sec
Exit 40 Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on CT 20

2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Turn right onto Newgate Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road
12

Turn left onto Copper Hill Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road
13

Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road
14

Turn right onto Hungary Road

108 ft · 3 sec · Hungary Road
15

Arrive at destination

Hungary Road

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 18.1 miles from Middletown, CT, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 36.1 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.1 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

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

Before You Leave

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

+

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 Middletown, CT

This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, 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 I 91 for about 20 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Middletown, CT · 23m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

18 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Middletown, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hungary, CT

The final approach into Hungary, 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 Hungary, CT.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 34.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.78 one way

$11.56 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $6.33 $12.67
premium $4.83 $6.86 $13.72
diesel $5.64 $8.02 $16.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Middletown, CT

Afternoon in Middletown on Monday

Local time

1:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hungary, CT

Afternoon in Hungary on Monday

Local time

1:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

3 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

51m 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 Middletown, CT to Hungary, CT covers 36.1 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, CT 9, CT 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Middletown, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CT 17 / Saint John's Square): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Middletown, CT to Hungary, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Granby along the way.

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