How far is Hungary, CT from Bethany, CT?

The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Bethany, CT is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.7 mi
01h 16m
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
44.7 mi
Kilometers
71.94 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hungary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hungary
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Bethany
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hungary
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 Hungary
22.4 mi
00h 38m
To Bethany
22.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hungary Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Granby Road

    87 m · 16 sec · East Granby Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Salmon Brook Street South

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Simsbury Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Queen Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Queen Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Brooksvale Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Brooksvale Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bethany Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Bethany Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mountain Road

    2002 ft · 40 sec · Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Amity Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Amity Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amity Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 17%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 12%
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.01 mi · 9%
Salmon Brook Street South
2.57 mi · 6%
Queen Street
2.44 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
00h 38m from Hungary
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Bethany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 Hungary and 22.4 miles from Bethany.

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 4.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Bethany is Mostly Sunny.

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 Hungary and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 39.96 mi (64.31 km).

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#1 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Bethany

#2 Bethany

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut

Population5,513
Coordinates41.4217600, -72.9970500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary (-72.77898, 41.97676)
End: Bethany (-72.99705, 41.42176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.23
Round trip
$12.47
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.23 $12.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.04 $14.08
Premium $4.86 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $6.00 $9.48 $18.95

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 Hungary and Bethany. The current time is 02:47:44.

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.