Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Ansonia, CT
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Hungary, CT to Ansonia, CT is 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m via East Granby Road and Salmon Brook Street South, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Since it's entirely on surface roads with no highway driving, expect a steady pace through local communities rather than high-speed travel. This route is well-suited for a single day, making it an easy option for a quick regional trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| CT 8 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 7.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Salmon Brook Street South | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hungary Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Ansonia, CT.
Start on Hungary Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 20
Turn sharp left onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189
Continue on US 202; CT 10
Continue on US 202; CT 10
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
Turn right onto CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn left onto Scott Road
Turn sharp right onto Reidville Drive
Turn left onto Harpers Ferry Road
Continue on Pearl Lake Road
Turn left onto Baldwin Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Continue on Waterbury Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto CT 8
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on CT 67
Turn left onto CT 115
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Hungary, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward East Main Street, Scott Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 67 West: Bank Road, Seymour, Oxford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| premium | $5.30 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
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, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hungary on Tuesday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Ansonia on Tuesday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 53.1-mile drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway segments at all. The longest continuous stretch without a significant break is not specified, but given the 1 hour 26 minute duration, you'll likely be navigating through towns and local streets for the entire trip. Expect a consistent, moderate pace as you travel through Connecticut.
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 1.8 miles in near US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 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 1.8 miles (US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
356 ft
Total Descent
571 ft
Highest Point
502 ft
~34.1 mi in
Elevation Range
445 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hungary, CT and Ansonia, CT, road signs point toward Seymour and Oxford.
Seymour
Oxford
Founded 1000
Top landmarks
Founded 1889
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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