How far is Hungary, CT from Bridgewater, CT?

The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Bridgewater, CT is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.16 mi
01h 22m
Flight
42.98 mi
69.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.98 mi
Kilometers
69.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.16 mi
Kilometers
88.77 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgewater
Sun, May 3, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hungary
Sun, May 3, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hungary
2026-05-03T04:51
Arrive Bridgewater
Sun, May 3, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Torrington
CT

City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA

From Hungary
27.6 mi
00h 41m
To Bridgewater
27.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hungary Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
33°F
Overnight
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1212 ft · 31 sec · East Granby Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on West Granby Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Granby Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartland Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barkhamsted Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gavitt Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Hartland Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hartland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Saville Dam Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Ripley Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hartford Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

    70 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington

    1473 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Columbus Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · Columbus Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    2638 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    101 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Litchfield Street

    1489 ft · 24 sec · Litchfield Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto New Litchfield Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · New Litchfield Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Torrington Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bantam Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Litchfield Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on New Milford Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Park Lane Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Prospect Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Hill Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Bridgewater Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridgewater Road

  31. 31

    Continue on New Milford Road West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New Milford Road West

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street North

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Clapboard Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clapboard Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 SOUTH
7.94 mi · 14%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 10%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 6%
New Hartford Road
3.15 mi · 6%
Torrington Road
3.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 SOUTH

Merge slight left onto CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury

7.9 mi · 00h 09m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Torrington
00h 41m from Hungary
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Hungary and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Torrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Hungary and 27.6 miles from Bridgewater.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:44 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 Widespread Frost around Hungary and Mostly Sunny near Bridgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Torrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Torrington and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Torrington.

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Berlin

35 mi away
51 Depot Road
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Hartford Union Station

37 mi away
One Union Place
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Meriden Transit Center

39 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

40 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hungary and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 42.98 mi (69.17 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Bridgewater

#2 Bridgewater

Town in Connecticut

Population1,632
Coordinates41.5350900, -73.3662300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary (-72.77898, 41.97676)
End: Bridgewater (-73.36623, 41.53509)

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
7.37 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hungary and Bridgewater. The current time is 04:51:38.

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.