How far is Salem, CT from Hungary, CT?
The driving distance from Salem, CT to Hungary, CT is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Hungary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Hungary.
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Start on the route
51 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Hartford Road
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Continue on New London Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Take the ramp left toward Hartford: CT 2 West
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1991 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International Airport
2121 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Bradley International Airport Connector
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Newgate Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road
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Turn left onto Copper Hill Road
1239 ft · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Copper Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road
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Turn right onto Hungary Road
33 m · 3 sec · 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 Salem 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.
Hartford
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Hungary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Hungary?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Glastonbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Salem and 25.8 miles from Hungary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Hungary.
Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury
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 Glastonbury.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 42.47 mi (68.35 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 4,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.4903800, -72.2753600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
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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