How far is Old Lyme, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Old Lyme, CT to Hungary, CT is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
61.96 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.96 mi
Kilometers
99.72 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Sun, May 3, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Old Lyme
Sun, May 3, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Lyme
2026-05-03T01:11
Arrive Hungary
Sun, May 3, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Lyme
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
Cromwell
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Old Lyme
30.8 mi
00h 33m
To Hungary
31.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Old Lyme Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Niantic as the closest live forecast in the New London County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
Hungary Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
33°F
Overnight
Using New Hartford as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Lyme and Hungary.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Library Lane

    63 m · 17 sec · Library Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lyme Street

    1199 ft · 43 sec · Lyme Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ferry Road

    1603 ft · 1 min · Ferry Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shore Road

    2287 ft · 45 sec · Shore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Neck Road

    647 ft · 18 sec · Neck Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1229 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Essex, Hartford

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Hartford

    3056 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport

    1 km · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newgate Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Copper Hill Road

    1239 ft · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Copper Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hungary Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Hungary Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
28.8 mi · 46%
I 91 North
20.6 mi · 33%
CT 20 West
3.38 mi · 5%
Bradley International Airport Connector
2.84 mi · 5%
Newgate Road
1.83 mi · 3%
Copper Hill Road
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
00h 33m from Old Lyme
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Old Lyme and Widespread Frost near Hungary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Lyme to Hungary?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Old Lyme and 31.2 miles from Hungary.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Old Lyme and Widespread Frost near Hungary.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cromwell, 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 Cromwell.

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

21 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Lyme and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.45 km).

Old Lyme

#1 Old Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,280
Coordinates41.3159300, -72.3289700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.329037, 41.315961)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Lyme and Hungary. The current time is 01:11:01.

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.