How far is Prospect, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Prospect, CT to Hungary, CT is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
48.62 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.36 mi
55.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.36 mi
Kilometers
55.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.62 mi
Kilometers
78.24 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Prospect
Thu, Apr 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prospect
2026-04-16T01:23
Arrive Hungary
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prospect
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
Farmington
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Prospect
19.4 mi
00h 28m
To Hungary
29.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union City Road

    41 m · 5 sec · Union City Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Haven Road

    150 m · 9 sec · New Haven Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    2884 ft · 1 min · Waterbury Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Scott Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scott Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Austin Road

    2652 ft · 1 min · Austin Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 10: Queen Street

    1617 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto Queen Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Queen Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Farmington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Waterville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Simsbury Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Simsbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hopmeadow Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · Hopmeadow Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Salmon Brook Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Salmon Brook Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Granby Road

    46 m · 7 sec · East Granby Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hungary Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Prospect 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Road
10 mi · 21%
Hopmeadow Street
7.44 mi · 15%
Waterville Road
5.58 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.68 mi · 6%
Salmon Brook Street
2.55 mi · 5%
East Street
1.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Austin Road

Merge slight left

9.28 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 28m from Prospect
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Prospect and Partly Sunny then 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 Prospect to Hungary?

The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Prospect and 29.3 miles from Hungary.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

14 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

20 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

21 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 34.36 mi (55.3 km).

Prospect

#1 Prospect

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population9,755
Coordinates41.5023200, -72.9787200
Altitude268
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: Union City Road (-72.978621, 41.502506)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 Prospect and Hungary. The current time is 01:23:09.

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.