How far is Bethel, CT from Hungary, CT?
The driving distance from Bethel, CT to Hungary, CT is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Hungary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Hungary.
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Start on Greenwood Avenue
1857 ft · 45 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
128 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2723 ft · 56 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn straight onto Plumtrees Road
2 mi · 4 min · Plumtrees Road
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Turn left onto Old Hawleyville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Hawleyville Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
1224 ft · 23 sec · Stony Hill Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Hawleyville Road
1870 ft · 40 sec · Hawleyville Road
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Take the ramp right
1696 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street
1617 ft · 49 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Queen Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Waterville Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Simsbury Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road
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Continue on Hopmeadow Street
7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street
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Continue on Salmon Brook Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street
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Take the exit slight right
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Granby Road
46 m · 7 sec · East Granby Road
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Turn left onto Hungary Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel and Hungary.
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.
Hawleyville Road
Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to Hungary?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Bethel and 38.5 miles from Hungary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hungary.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.53 km).
#1 Bethel
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 41.3712100, -73.4140100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hungary
Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9767600, -72.7789800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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