How far is Hungary, CT from Columbia, CT?
The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Columbia, CT is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 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
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hungary and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary and Columbia.
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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
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Manchester
2976 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West: Hartford
1767 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 384 East: Spencer Street, Silver Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 384 East
1637 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
69 m · 3 sec · Middletown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middletown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hungary and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 384 East
Continue straight
7.3 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Hungary and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hungary to Columbia?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Hungary and 21.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hungary and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near East Hartford
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 East Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hungary and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50 km).
#1 Hungary
Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9767600, -72.7789800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.7020400, -72.3011900 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-72.30119, 41.70204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.95 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
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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