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Trip from Southington, CT to Hungary, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

51m

Distance

28.6 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m

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

town in Connecticut, United States

Southington, CT

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Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

The drive from Southington, CT to Hungary, CT covers 28.6 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 Hopmeadow Street, Waterville Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Hopmeadow Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hopmeadow Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 10 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 28.6 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (US 202; CT 10 / Simsbury Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CT 10 / Main Street

Turn right onto CT 10 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
15.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street

Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
16 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 202; CT 10 / Simsbury Road

Turn right onto US 202; CT 10 / Simsbury Road

Navigation decision point

3
26.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

6
26.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | CT 20 / East Granby Road

Turn right onto CT 20 / East Granby Road toward East Granby, Bradley International Airport

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Granby, Bradley International Airpo...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Southington, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Granby and Bradley International Airport.

Granby

26.8 mi in | ~47m | via CT 20

Bradley International Airport

26.8 mi in | ~47m | via CT 20

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hopmeadow Street 7.4 mi 16m
Waterville Road 5.6 mi 10m
Main Street 4.1 mi 5m
Salmon Brook Street 2.5 mi 5m
Queen Street 2.4 mi 3m
East Street 1.7 mi 2m
Hungary Road 1.7 mi 4m
Farmington Avenue 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Hopmeadow Street — 7.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CT 120

40 ft · 3 sec · Meriden Avenue
2

Turn right onto CT 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on CT 10

2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on CT 10

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on CT 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on CT 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Continue on CT 10

5.6 mi · 10 min · Waterville Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto US 44; CT 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 202; CT 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · Simsbury Road
10

Continue on US 202; CT 10

7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 202; CT 10

2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street
12

Take the exit

127 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn right onto CT 20

151 ft · 6 sec · East Granby Road
Toward East Granby, Bradley International Airport
14

Turn left onto Hungary Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road
15

Arrive at destination

Hungary Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.60 one way

$9.21 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $5.07 $10.13
premium $4.86 $5.48 $10.95
diesel $5.61 $6.31 $12.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.50 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Southington, CT

Afternoon in Southington on Thursday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Hungary, CT

Afternoon in Hungary on Thursday

Local time

2:50 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.

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 Southington, CT to Hungary, CT covers 28.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hopmeadow Street, Waterville Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Southington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 28.6 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (US 202; CT 10 / Simsbury Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Southington, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Granby and Bradley International Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.

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