How far is Hungary, CT from Chester, CT?
The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Chester, CT is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
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 Hungary and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary and Chester.
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Start on Hungary Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hungary Road
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Turn left onto Canal Road
2109 ft · 1 min · Canal Road
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Turn left onto East Granby Road
1525 ft · 32 sec · East Granby Road
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Continue on Turkey Hills Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road
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Continue on Rainbow Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road
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Take the ramp straight
110 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
1848 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford
1616 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
19.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 148: Chester
1993 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Water Street
1 m · 1 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hungary and Chester.
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.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
20 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hungary and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hungary to Chester?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 26.2 miles from Hungary and 26.3 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hungary and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
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 Hungary and Chester. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.36 km).
#1 Hungary
Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9767600, -72.7789800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,175 |
| Coordinates | 41.4031500, -72.4509200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-72.45092, 41.40315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.09 | $22.19 |
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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