How far is Watertown, CT from Hungary, CT?

The driving distance from Watertown, CT to Hungary, CT is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42.97 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.99 mi
49.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.99 mi
Kilometers
49.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.16 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hungary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Watertown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watertown
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Hungary
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watertown
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
Winsted
CT

City in Connecticut, United States

From Watertown
21.4 mi
00h 27m
To Hungary
21.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cutler Street

    2813 ft · 47 sec · Cutler Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Thomaston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Watertown Road

    2459 ft · 59 sec · Watertown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Hill Road

    2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    20.2 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    847 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on New Hartford Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · New Hartford Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ripley Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ripley Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saville Dam Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Saville Dam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hartland Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hartland Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gavitt Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gavitt Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Barkhamsted Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Barkhamsted Road

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hartland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Granby Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Granby Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hungary Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hungary Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hungary Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Hill Road
20.7 mi · 48%
Thomaston Road
3.12 mi · 7%
New Hartford Road
3.09 mi · 7%
West Granby Road
2.8 mi · 7%
East Hartland Road
2.57 mi · 6%
Barkhamsted Road
2.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pine Hill Road

Take the ramp straight

20.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winsted
00h 27m from Watertown
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Winsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Watertown and 21.5 miles from Hungary.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Watertown is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Winsted

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winsted and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winsted.

RAIL

Windsor station

35 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

36 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

36 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

40 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Hungary. Straight-line distance: 30.99 mi (49.88 km).

Watertown

#1 Watertown

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population21,517
Coordinates41.6062100, -73.1181700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Hungary

Hungary is a place in Connecticut, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9767600, -72.7789800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.118304, 41.606175)
End: Hungary Road (-72.778908, 41.976728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 Watertown and Hungary. The current time is 04:05:59.

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.