How far is Hamden, CT from Hungary, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Hungary, CT is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Hungary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Hungary.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Queen Street
2.4 mi · 3 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 Hamden 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hungary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Hungary?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 21.6 miles from Hamden and 33.2 miles from Hungary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hungary.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
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 Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.32 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
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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