How far is Essex, CT from Hungary, CT?
The driving distance from Essex, CT to Hungary, CT is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Hungary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Hungary.
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Start on Pratt Street
31 m · 6 sec · Pratt Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · West Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Methodist Hill
117 m · 11 sec · Methodist Hill
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Continue on Prospect Street
108 m · 10 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on West Avenue
2630 ft · 1 min · West Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North
1493 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford
3056 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Newgate Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road
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Turn left onto Copper Hill Road
1239 ft · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Copper Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road
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Turn right onto Hungary Road
33 m · 3 sec · 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 Essex 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.
CT 9 North
Merge slight right
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Essex 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 Essex to Hungary?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Essex and 28.7 miles from Hungary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Essex and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hungary.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 47.5 mi (76.45 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
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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