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Trip from Hungary, CT to Cromwell, CT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

34.4 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

Downtown Hungary, CT, CT

Hungary, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Downtown Cromwell, CT, CT

Cromwell, CT

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Trip Overview

Hungary, CT to Cromwell, CT is 34.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I 91, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays entirely within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for local travel. With a highway-focused profile, you'll spend most of your time on major roads, so expect a straightforward journey. This route is ideal for a quick trip where efficiency is key, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss. Plan for a single-day adventure as this trip is easily manageable within a few hours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 20 mi 25m
Bradley International Airport Connector 3.2 mi 3m
Turkey Hills Road 2.6 mi 4m
Rainbow Road 1.8 mi 3m
West Street 1.8 mi 3m
Hungary Road 1.3 mi 3m
CT 9 1 mi 1m
CT 20 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 20 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hungary Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Hungary Road
2

Turn left onto Canal Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Canal Road
3

Turn left onto CT 20

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Granby Road
4

Continue on CT 20

2.6 mi · 4 min · Turkey Hills Road
5

Continue on CT 20

1.8 mi · 3 min · Rainbow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp onto CT 20

362 ft · 6 sec · CT 20
7

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20

0.4 mi · 35 sec · CT 20
Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto CT 20

3.2 mi · 3 min · Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 91 South: Hartford Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 91

20 mi · 25 min · I 91
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 22S Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto CT 9

1.0 mi · 1 min · CT 9
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 27 Toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto CT 372

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto CT 99

313 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
16

Turn left onto Wall Street

53 ft · 1 sec · Wall Street
17

Arrive at destination

Wall Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hartford, CT, CT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, CT

17 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

Middletown, CT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartford, CT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | CT 20

Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20 toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward CT 20 East: Springfield, Hartford
5
6.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | CT 20 / Bradley International Airport Connector

Merge onto CT 20 / Bradley International Airport Connector

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 91 South: Hartford
8
30.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 22S Toward CT 9 South: Middletown, Old Saybrook
8
32.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell

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 27 Toward CT 372: West Street, Cromwell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.54 one way

$11.08 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.09 $12.19
premium $4.86 $6.59 $13.17
diesel $5.61 $7.60 $15.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hungary, CT

Late night in Hungary on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cromwell, CT

Late night in Cromwell on Sunday

Local time

2:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

49m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 91. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 20 miles on I 91, allowing for consistent speed. The route begins with a brief segment on the Bradley International Airport Connector before merging onto the interstate. As you approach Cromwell, you'll transition to Turkey Hills Road, offering a slight change in scenery from the interstate environment. Expect a relatively fast-paced drive with limited opportunities for leisurely sightseeing.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Bradley International Airport Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near CT 20.

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 12 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (CT 20 / Bradley International Airport Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Hungary, CT and Cromwell, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Old Saybrook.

Hartford

6.4 mi in | ~13m | via CT 20

Old Saybrook

30.3 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20 miles on I 91. 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 Cromwell, 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: at 6.4 miles (CT 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (CT 20 / Bradley International Airport Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Cromwell, 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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