The drive from New London, CT to Hungary, CT covers 65.2 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 CT 2, I 91, CT 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on CT 2.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.50 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
32.6 miles from New London, 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: 65.2 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 65.2 miles, with most of the trip on CT 2 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.5 miles on CT 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in near CT 11.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 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 13.3 miles (CT 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.3 mi into trip|~22m in|CT 11
Take the exit onto CT 11 toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
8
44.5 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North
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 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
8
45.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International Airport
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 51
Toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley Interna...
7
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 18m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New London, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Bradley International Airport and Granby.
Hartford
13.3 mi in|~22m|via CT 11
Bradley International Airport
45.5 mi in|~1h 2m
Granby
58.3 mi in|~1h 18m|via CT 20
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 2
23.5 mi
28m
I 91
9 mi
10m
CT 11
7.7 mi
9m
Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi
8m
CT 20
3.4 mi
5m
Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi
5m
Bradley International Airport Connector
2.8 mi
3m
New London Road
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 23.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, CT and Hungary, CT.
1
Start on Huntington Street
52 ft·9 sec·Huntington Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
2.0 mi·3 min·Broad Street
3
Continue on CT 85
4.4 mi·8 min·Hartford Turnpike
4
Continue on CT 85
3.1 mi·5 min·Hartford-New London Turnpike
5
Continue on CT 85
2.8 mi·4 min·New London Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
169 ft·1 sec·East Haddam Road
7
Continue on CT 82
1.0 mi·1 min·East Haddam Road
8
Take the exit onto CT 11
7.7 mi·9 min·CT 11
Toward CT 11 North: Colchester, Hartford
9
Merge onto CT 2
24 mi·28 min·CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 84 West, I 91 NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.4 mi·33 sec·I 84; US 6
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 51Toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International AirportUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 91
9.0 mi·10 min·I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·52 sec
Exit 40Toward CT 20: Bradley International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CT 20
2.8 mi·3 min·Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto CT 20
3.4 mi·5 min·CT 20
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, GranbyUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Newgate Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Newgate Road
18
Turn left onto Copper Hill Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·Copper Hill Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Copper Hill Road
20
Turn right onto Hungary Road
108 ft·3 sec·Hungary Road
21
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 32.6 miles from New London, CT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 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 15m
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 New London, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New London, CT
This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from New London, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 2 for about 23.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from New London, CT
· 46m into the drive
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
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
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 62.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$20.99 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.55
$23.10
premium
$4.86
$12.49
$24.97
diesel
$5.61
$14.40
$28.79
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Hartford Turnpike
(4.4 mi)$0.31
Hartford-New London Turnpike
(3.1 mi)$0.22
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.85
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.17
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 16, 2026
Origin
New London, CT
Morning
in New London on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hungary, CT
Morning
in Hungary on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
East Hampton, 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.
Temperature spread
14 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 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 New London, CT to Hungary, CT covers 65.2 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 CT 2, I 91, CT 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from New London, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.50 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 65.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (CT 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New London, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Bradley International Airport and Granby.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
