How far is Bethany, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Bethany, CT to Hungary, CT is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.27 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.96 mi
64.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.96 mi
Kilometers
64.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.27 mi
Kilometers
88.95 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bethany
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-04-22T23:41
Arrive Hungary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
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 Bethany
22.4 mi
00h 33m
To Hungary
32.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
Hungary Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Salmon Brook as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Hungary.

  1. 1

    Start on Amity Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Amity Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cheshire Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mountain Road

    2002 ft · 40 sec · Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bethany Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Bethany Mountain Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Brooksvale Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Brooksvale Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Salmon Brook Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Granby Road

    46 m · 7 sec · East Granby Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hungary Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 13%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 10%
South Main Street
4.95 mi · 9%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 5%
Salmon Brook Street
2.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hopmeadow Street

Continue on Hopmeadow Street

7.44 mi · 00h 16m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 33m from Bethany
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethany and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hungary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethany to Hungary?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 22.4 miles from Bethany and 32.9 miles from Hungary.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethany and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Bethany and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 39.96 mi (64.31 km).

Bethany

#1 Bethany

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut

Population5,513
Coordinates41.4217600, -72.9970500
Altitude181
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: Amity Road (-72.997043, 41.421759)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
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
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.86 $9.47 $18.95
Diesel $6.00 $11.69 $23.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and Hungary. The current time is 23:41:26.

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.