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Trip from Orange, CT to Hungary, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

63 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Orange, CT, CT

Orange, CT

André Cogez

Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

The drive from Orange, CT to Hungary, CT covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 91, Wilbur Cross Parkway, CT 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 63 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 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 28 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Wilbur Cross Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway

At end of road, turn right onto CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
24.4 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

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 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middle...
6
42.4 mi into trip | ~52m 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
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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 Orange, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Middletown and Granby.

Middletown

24.4 mi in | ~30m

Granby

56.1 mi in | ~1h 9m | via CT 20

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 28 mi 34m
Wilbur Cross Parkway 23.2 mi 28m
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
Old Grassy Hill Road 0.7 mi 1m
Orange Center Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 28 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CT 152

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Orange Center Road
2

Turn left onto Old Grassy Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Grassy Hill Road
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
4

At end of road, turn right onto CT 15

23 mi · 28 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 65A Toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 91

18 mi · 21 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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Orange, CT · 39m into the drive

Downtown Hartford, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, CT

32 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

Wallingford, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newington, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Orange, 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

$10.14 one way

$20.28 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.16 $22.32
premium $4.86 $12.06 $24.13
diesel $5.61 $13.91 $27.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Orange, CT

Afternoon in Orange on Friday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hungary, CT

Afternoon in Hungary on Friday

Local time

1:30 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

1 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 24m 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 Orange, CT to Hungary, CT covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, Wilbur Cross Parkway, 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 31.5 miles from Orange, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.14 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 63 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.1 miles (CT 15 / Wilbur Cross Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles (I 91): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Orange, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Middletown and Granby.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park and 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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