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Trip from North Haven, CT to Hungary, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

50.3 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

Downtown North Haven, CT, CT

North Haven, CT

David Kanigan

Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

The drive from North Haven, CT to Hungary, CT covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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 20, Bradley International Airport Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.9 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 50.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and CT 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.9 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 12 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 38.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 20. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 91 North: Hartford

Navigation decision point

Toward I 91 North: Hartford
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
29.7 mi into trip | ~36m 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
40 mi into trip | ~49m 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
43.5 mi into trip | ~53m 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.

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

Granby

43.5 mi in | ~53m | via CT 20

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 38.9 mi 47m
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
Washington Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Hungary Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 38.9 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 91 North: Hartford
3

Merge onto I 91

29 mi · 34 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 91

10 mi · 12 min · I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 52 sec
Exit 40 Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on CT 20

2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

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.
8

Turn right onto Newgate Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road
9

Turn left onto Copper Hill Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road
11

Turn right onto Hungary Road

108 ft · 3 sec · Hungary Road
12

Arrive at destination

Hungary Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.2 mi from North Haven, CT · 31m into the drive

Downtown Hartford, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, CT

25 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

Meriden, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from North Haven, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.10 one way

$16.20 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.91 $17.82
premium $4.86 $9.63 $19.26
diesel $5.61 $11.11 $22.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.40 $2.01
EV Truck/SUV 20.1 0 $7.04 $3.22

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

North Haven, CT

Night in North Haven on Friday

Local time

11:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hungary, CT

Night in Hungary on Friday

Local time

11:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

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 7m 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 North Haven, CT to Hungary, CT covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, CT 20, Bradley International Airport Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from North Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.10 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 50.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.7 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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.

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