Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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
Beacon Falls, CT
David Kanigan
Hungary, CT to Beacon Falls, CT is 46.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m via I 84 and surface roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a busy schedule. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving, making it a practical choice for a quick hop between towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 7.4 mi | 16m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| CT 8 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 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 Beacon Falls, 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
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.2 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 45.7 — 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 I 84 West: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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 Beacon Falls, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $5.30 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Beacon Falls on Tuesday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Patchy Fog
28°F
Farmington, CT
23 mi in
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.
About 32% of this drive is on the highway, primarily I 84. You'll encounter a stretch of 10.2 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface roads like Hopmeadow Street and Waterville Road. This means you'll experience both faster-paced highway cruising and slower travel through local areas. Keep an eye out for frequent exits and entrances as you navigate the highway sections.
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 - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
332 ft
Total Descent
469 ft
Highest Point
465 ft
~36.4 mi in
Elevation Range
330 ft
Founded 1000
Top landmarks
Founded 1871
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). 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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