Origin
Ellington, CT
Late night in Ellington on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellington, 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
38m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellington, CT
MART PRODUCTION
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Ellington, CT to Hungary, CT is 21.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via North Road and CT 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut's Northeast region, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment. Consider this when you need a brief change of scenery without a long travel day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| CT 20 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sadds Mill Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Newgate Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Copper Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Broad Brook Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Road
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellington, CT and Hungary, CT.
1
Start on CT 286
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right
138 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto CT 140
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on CT 140
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sadds Mill Road
5
Continue on CT 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Melrose Road
6
Turn left onto CT 140; CT 191
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Brook Road
7
Continue on CT 140
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Road
8
Continue on CT 140
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 91
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 20
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto CT 20
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Newgate Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newgate Road
15
Turn left onto Copper Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Copper Hill Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Copper Hill Road
17
Turn right onto Hungary Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hungary Road
18
Arrive at destination
Hungary Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: Hartford
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 91 South: Hartford
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CT 20
Take the exit onto CT 20 toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
14 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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 27% on highways. You'll experience 3.6 miles on North Road as the longest continuous stretch before navigating other local routes. Expect a more grounded driving experience with fewer exits and more opportunities to observe the immediate surroundings. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on North Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Ellington, CT to Hungary, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Granby along the way.
Granby
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via CT 20
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on North Road. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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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