How far is Beacon Falls, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Beacon Falls, CT to Hungary, CT is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.98 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.68 mi
63.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.68 mi
Kilometers
63.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.98 mi
Kilometers
88.48 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Beacon Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon Falls
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Hungary
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beacon Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainville
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Beacon Falls
23.2 mi
00h 32m
To Hungary
31.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Falls and Hungary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Falls and Hungary.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    55 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1022 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street, Waterbury

    786 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waterbury Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Waterbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2823 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street

    2115 ft · 50 sec · Baldwin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harpers Ferry Road

    1604 ft · 35 sec · Harpers Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Reidville Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Reidville Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Salmon Brook Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Granby Road

    46 m · 7 sec · East Granby Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hungary Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Falls and Hungary.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
10.6 mi · 19%
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 14%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 10%
CT 8 North
5.2 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 5%
Salmon Brook Street
2.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 32m from Beacon Falls
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Beacon Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hungary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon Falls to Hungary?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Beacon Falls and 31.8 miles from Hungary.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Beacon Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hungary.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.

RAIL

Berlin

9 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

16 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

18 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

24 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Falls and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 39.68 mi (63.86 km).

Beacon Falls

#1 Beacon Falls

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,230
Coordinates41.4428700, -73.0626100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-73.062524, 41.442913)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.31
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.65 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.86 $9.42 $18.85
Diesel $6.00 $11.63 $23.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beacon Falls and Hungary. The current time is 06:28:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.