How far is Hungary, CT from New Canaan, CT?

The driving distance from Hungary, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.04 mi
02h 00m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Canaan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hungary
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hungary
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive New Canaan
Thu, Apr 16, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wallingford
CT

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

From Hungary
45 mi
01h 00m
To New Canaan
45 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hungary and New Canaan.

  1. 1

    Start on Hungary Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hungary Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    2109 ft · 1 min · Canal Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Granby Road

    1525 ft · 32 sec · East Granby Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Turkey Hills Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Turkey Hills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rainbow Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

    1848 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bradley International Airport Connector

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 South: Hartford

    1616 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue

    546 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue

    115 m · 7 sec · New Canaan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on New Norwalk Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    2925 ft · 1 min · East Avenue

  18. 18

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

    74 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    728 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
49 mi · 54%
I 91 South
28.5 mi · 32%
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.19 mi · 4%
Turkey Hills Road
2.57 mi · 3%
Rainbow Road
1.88 mi · 2%
New Norwalk Road
1.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallingford
01h 00m from Hungary
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hungary and Partly Sunny near New Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hungary to New Canaan?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Wallingford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Hungary and 45 miles from New Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hungary and Partly Sunny near New Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Wallingford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wallingford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wallingford station

37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

20 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hungary and New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.84 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
New Canaan

#2 New Canaan

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population20,115
Coordinates41.1467600, -73.4948400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Hungary (-72.77898, 41.97676)
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.86 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $6.00 $19.07 $38.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hungary and New Canaan. The current time is 08:04:27.

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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.