Origin
Hungary, CT
Late night in Hungary on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hungary, CT to Cornwall, 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 2m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Cornwall, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hungary to Cornwall, Connecticut, expect a straightforward journey covering 39.2 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the entire trip stays within the Northeast region, you won't experience major climate or time zone shifts. Budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which is quite economical for a short haul. Because the route is compact and efficient, you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a quick, manageable commute over a multi-day expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Sharon Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| New Hartford Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Granby Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Hartland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Goshen Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Barkhamsted Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Torrington Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Cornwall, CT.
1
Start on Hungary Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hungary Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CT 20
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Granby Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 20; CT 189
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Granby Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CT 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartland Road
5
Turn left onto CT 219
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Barkhamsted Road
6
Continue on CT 219
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gavitt Road
7
Turn left onto CT 179; CT 219
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hartland Road
8
Continue on CT 318
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saville Dam Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto CT 181; CT 318
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn slight right onto CT 318
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripley Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
New Hartford Road
12
Take the exit
230 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
13
Merge onto CT 8
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
15
At end of road, turn right onto CT 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Migeon Avenue
17
Continue on CT 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Goshen Road
18
Continue on CT 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Torrington Road
19
Enter roundabout onto CT 4
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sharon Turnpike
20
Continue on CT 4
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Sharon Turnpike
21
Continue on CT 4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
22
Turn left onto CT 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cemetery Hill Road
23
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pine Street
24
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8 toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
6
26 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward CT 4, CT 202: Downtown Torrington
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CT 4 / East Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto CT 4 / East Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.31 one way
$12.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.25
Sharon Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Cornwall, CT
Late night in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
New Hartford, CT
20 mi in
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
7 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 2m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate primarily via East Granby Road, West Granby Road, and Hartland Road, which keeps you off the major highways entirely. With a highway share of 0%, this path is defined by its local character and winding nature. You will be behind the wheel for the full 39.2 miles without the monotony of long, straight stretches typical of larger thoroughfares. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads demands your full attention throughout the hour-long trip.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 39.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 2 miles (CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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 Hungary, CT to Cornwall, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Waterbury along the way.
Waterbury
18 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.25 in tolls one way, starting with Sharon Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 2 miles (CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cornwall, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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