Origin
Prospect, CT
Afternoon in Prospect on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT covers 48.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Haven Road, Waterbury Road, Scott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Haven 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 Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT is easy. At 56m 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 Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven Road | — | — |
| Waterbury Road | — | — |
| Scott Road | — | — |
| Austin Road | — | — |
| CT 10 | — | — |
| Queen Street | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| Farmington Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Haven Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect, CT and Hungary, CT.
1
Start on Union City Road
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Union City Road
2
Turn right onto New Haven Road
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
New Haven Road
3
Continue on Waterbury Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
4
Turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Road
5
Turn straight onto Austin Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Road
6
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge slight left
9.3 mi
·
10 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
CT 10: Queen Street
9
Turn sharp right onto Queen Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
10
Continue on East Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
11
Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
12
Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Waterville Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
14
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto Simsbury Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Simsbury Road
16
Continue on Hopmeadow Street
7.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Hopmeadow Street
17
Continue on Salmon Brook Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Salmon Brook Street
18
Take the exit slight right
128 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right onto East Granby Road
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Granby Road
20
Turn left onto Hungary Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hungary Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Prospect, CT · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Prospect, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hungary, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hungary, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.82 one way
$15.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Hungary, CT
Afternoon in Hungary on Thursday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
28°F
Farmington, CT
24 mi in
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
15 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
56m 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 Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT covers 48.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Haven Road, Waterbury Road, Scott Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Prospect, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.82 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 Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT is easy. At 56m 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 Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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