How far is Plainfield, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Plainfield, CT to Hungary, CT is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.27 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.08 mi
78.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.08 mi
Kilometers
78.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.27 mi
Kilometers
117.91 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Plainfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Hungary
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
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
Marlborough
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Plainfield
35.6 mi
00h 38m
To Hungary
37.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plainfield Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using South Woodstock as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Hungary Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Wednesday
Using Salmon Brook as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich Road

    1 km · 1 min · Norwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lathrop Road

    822 ft · 19 sec · Lathrop Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    929 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Hartford, Colchester

    1118 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Town Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1991 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International Airport

    2121 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

  15. 15

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

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newgate Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Copper Hill Road

    1239 ft · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Copper Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hungary Road

    33 m · 3 sec · Hungary Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 West
34.6 mi · 47%
Lathrop Road
13.9 mi · 19%
I 91 North
9.38 mi · 13%
CT 20 West
3.38 mi · 5%
Bradley International Airport Connector
2.84 mi · 4%
Newgate Road
1.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlborough
00h 38m from Plainfield
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hungary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 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?

Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Plainfield and 37.7 miles from Hungary.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plainfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hungary.

Stop Ideas Near Marlborough

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

24 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

29 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.99 km).

Plainfield

#1 Plainfield

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population15,084
Coordinates41.6764900, -71.9150700
Altitude60
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: Norwich Road (-71.9154, 41.676514)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.86 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $6.00 $15.53 $31.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Hungary. The current time is 22:33:24.

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.