How far is Ridgefield, CT from Hungary, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, CT to Hungary, CT is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Hungary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Hungary.
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Start on Bailey Avenue
1168 ft · 54 sec · Bailey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street
123 m · 23 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
2564 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Danbury Road
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Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Sugar Hollow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2745 ft · 53 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
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Turn slight left onto Torrington Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Torrington Road
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Continue on New Litchfield Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · New Litchfield Street
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Continue on Litchfield Street
1443 ft · 27 sec · Litchfield Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
114 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3133 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Christopher Road
101 m · 9 sec · Christopher Road
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Continue on CT 8 North
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
847 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on New Hartford Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road
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Turn left onto Ripley Hill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Saville Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road
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Continue on East Hartland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hartland Road
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Turn right onto Gavitt Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road
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Continue on Barkhamsted Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartland Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road
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Continue on West Granby Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Granby Road
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Turn left onto Hungary Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield and Hungary.
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.
US 7 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 7 North, US 202 East: Brookfield, New Milford
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ridgefield and Rain Showers near Hungary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Hungary?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Ridgefield and 47.8 miles from Hungary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ridgefield and Rain Showers near Hungary.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 60.72 mi (97.72 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 24,898 |
| Coordinates | 41.2814800, -73.4981800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hungary
Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9767600, -72.7789800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
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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