How far is Hungary, CT from Danbury, CT?

The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Danbury, CT is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
73.75 mi
01h 24m
Flight
53.2 mi
85.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.2 mi
Kilometers
85.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.75 mi
Kilometers
118.69 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hungary
Wed, Apr 15, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hungary
2026-04-15T04:30
Arrive Danbury
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Litchfield
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Hungary
33.4 mi
00h 42m
To Danbury
40.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Danbury Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Danbury Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Federal Road

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Federal Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 39, CT 53: Downtown Danbury, Bethel

    545 ft · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Library Place

    71 m · 10 sec · Library Place

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Library Place

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Federal Road
8.8 mi · 12%
CT 8 SOUTH
7.94 mi · 11%
Bantam Road
5.48 mi · 7%
Danbury Road
5.15 mi · 7%
Litchfield Road
3.51 mi · 5%
Litchfield Turnpike
3.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Federal Road

Continue on Federal Road

8.8 mi · 00h 11m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 42m from Hungary
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Hungary and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Hungary and 40.3 miles from Danbury.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hungary and Partly Cloudy near Danbury.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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 Litchfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
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Bristol City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Bristol City Hall

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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Berlin

37 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

40 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

42 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

44 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hungary and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 53.2 mi (85.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Danbury

#2 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)
End: Library Place (-73.45414, 41.394951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hungary and Danbury. The current time is 04:30:23.

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.