Trip from Glastonbury, CT to Hungary, CT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

26.2 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Glastonbury, CT

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Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

Glastonbury, CT to Hungary, CT is 26.2 miles and takes about 40m via I 91, CT 2, and CT 20, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for a quick drive. The route primarily utilizes major highways, suggesting a straightforward and efficient path. Given its brevity, it's well-suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to plan for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 91	9 mi	10m
CT 2	4.6 mi	6m
CT 20	3.4 mi	5m
Bradley International Airport Connector	2.8 mi	3m
Newgate Road	1.8 mi	4m
Copper Hill Road	1.6 mi	3m
Hebron Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
I 84	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 91 — 9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glastonbury, CT and Hungary, CT.

Start on Hebron Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Hebron Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Hebron Avenue

83 ft · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue

Continue on Hebron Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Hebron Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Hebron Avenue

57 ft · 3 sec · Hebron Avenue

Continue on Hebron Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Hebron Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward CT 2 West: Hartford Use the left lane.

Merge onto CT 2

4.6 mi · 6 min · CT 2

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 84 West, I 91 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 84; US 6

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 84; US 6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 51 Toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 91

9.0 mi · 10 min · I 91

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 52 sec

Exit 40 Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 20

2.8 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Turn right onto Newgate Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Newgate Road

Turn left onto Copper Hill Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Copper Hill Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Copper Hill Road

Turn right onto Hungary Road

108 ft · 3 sec · Hungary Road

Arrive at destination

Hungary Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward CT 2 West: Hartford

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CT 2 West: Hartford

5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North

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 1B Toward I 84 West, I 91 North

6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley International Airport

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 51 Toward I 91 North: Springfield, Bradley Interna...

15.8 mi into trip | ~22m 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

19.3 mi into trip | ~26m 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

$4.22 one way

$8.44 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$4.64	$9.28
premium	$4.86	$5.02	$10.03
diesel	$5.61	$5.78	$11.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.9	$2.75	$1.26
Efficient EV	6.6	$2.29	$1.05
EV Truck/SUV	10.5	$3.67	$1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 20, 2022

Origin

Glastonbury, CT

Morning in Glastonbury on Tuesday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hungary, CT

Morning in Hungary on Tuesday

Local time

8:03 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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m 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 highway, with 66% of the 26.2 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9 miles on I 91 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a fairly direct route with limited opportunities for extensive detours, given the highway-centric profile. The majority of your travel will be on high-speed roads.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Glastonbury, CT and Hungary, CT, road signs point toward Bradley International Airport and Granby.

Bradley International Airport

6.5 mi in | ~10m

Granby

19.3 mi in | ~26m | via CT 20

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

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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Trip from Glastonbury, CT to Hungary, CT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Glastonbury, CT

Hungary, CT

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

40m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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