Origin
Ansonia, CT
Late night in Ansonia on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ansonia, CT to Hungary, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ansonia, CT
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Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Ansonia, CT to Hungary, CT is 53.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via I 84 and CT 8, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a relatively short journey, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| CT 8 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 7.4 mi | 16m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Salmon Brook Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ansonia, CT and Hungary, CT.
1
Start on East Main Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 67
498 ft
·
10 sec
·
Derby Street
3
Continue on CT 67
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
New Haven Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
5
Merge onto CT 8
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 27
Toward South Main Street, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
111 ft
·
3 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Waterbury Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Waterbury Road
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto Baldwin Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Baldwin Street
11
Turn right onto Pearl Lake Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Lake Road
12
Continue on Harpers Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Harpers Ferry Road
13
Turn right onto Reidville Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Reidville Drive
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
15
Merge onto I 84
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn sharp right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on CT 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on CT 10
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Waterville Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto US 202; CT 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Simsbury Road
24
Continue on US 202; CT 10
7.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Hopmeadow Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 202; CT 10
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Salmon Brook Street
26
Take the exit
127 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn right onto CT 20
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Granby Road
Toward East Granby, Bradley International Airport
28
Turn left onto Hungary Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hungary Road
29
Arrive at destination
Hungary Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Ansonia, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward South Main Street, Waterbury
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CT 10: Queen Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 32
Toward CT 10: Queen Street
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CT 10 / Queen Street
Turn sharp right onto CT 10 / Queen Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hungary, CT
Late night in Hungary on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Sunny
E 3 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed-profile drive, with about 35% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 84, including a stretch of 10.4 miles on this interstate. Expect to transition between the faster pace of the highway and the more varied conditions of local roads like CT 8 and Hopmeadow Street. The drive offers a blend of efficient travel and more localized segments, so be prepared to adjust your driving style accordingly.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ansonia, CT to Hungary, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hungary, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hungary, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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