How far is Hungary, CT from Newtown, CT?
The driving distance from Hungary, CT to Newtown, CT is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hungary and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary and Newtown.
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Start on Hungary Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Granby Road
87 m · 16 sec · East Granby Road
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Turn sharp left onto Salmon Brook Street South
2.6 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street South
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Continue on Hopmeadow Street
7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street
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Continue on Simsbury Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Simsbury Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Waterville Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on East Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street
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Continue on Queen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Queen Street
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Take the exit right toward I 84 West: Waterbury
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1770 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
60 m · 13 sec · Queen Street
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Continue on Queen Street
47 m · 6 sec · Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hungary and Newtown.
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 84 West
Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hungary to Newtown?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Hungary and 29.2 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hungary and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hungary and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 47.37 mi (76.24 km).
#1 Hungary
Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9767600, -72.7789800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newtown
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.4139800, -73.3034500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-73.30345, 41.41398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
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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