How far is Hungary, CT from Essex, CT?
The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Essex, CT is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary and Essex.
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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
24.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 154, CT 153: Essex
1552 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Middlesex Turnpike
596 ft · 18 sec · Middlesex Turnpike
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Turn left onto West Avenue
2872 ft · 1 min · West Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue
1094 ft · 41 sec · West Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
55 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pratt Street
34 m · 5 sec · Pratt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pratt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hungary and Essex.
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.
CT 9 South
Merge slight right
24.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hungary and Chance Rain Showers near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hungary to Essex?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 28.5 miles from Hungary and 28.5 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hungary and Chance Rain Showers near Essex.
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 Essex. Straight-line distance: 47.5 mi (76.45 km).
#1 Hungary
Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9767600, -72.7789800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,634 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534300, -72.3906400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-72.39064, 41.35343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
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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