Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
East Haven, CT
Wikimedia Commons
If you are planning a trip from Hungary to East Haven, Connecticut, expect a straightforward 60.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. This transit is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can easily budget around $10 for fuel to cover the distance, making it an affordable commute within the Northeast region. Because the route relies heavily on major infrastructure, it is a highly predictable drive for those looking to reach their destination efficiently. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 44.9 mi | 54m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Turkey Hills Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Rainbow Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ferry Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hungary Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Frontage Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Middletown Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,734 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~387 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and East Haven, CT.
Start on Hungary Road
Turn left onto Canal Road
Turn left onto CT 20
Continue on CT 20
Continue on CT 20
Take the ramp onto CT 20
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 20
Merge onto CT 20
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 17
Continue on Ferry Street
Continue on Ferry Street
Turn right onto Farren Avenue
Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
Continue on Townsend Avenue
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto CT 142
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 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 6.4 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Merge onto CT 20 / Bradley International Airport Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.54 | $25.07 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hungary on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in East Haven on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
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 drive is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 76% of your time spent on high-speed infrastructure. You will spend the bulk of your journey—a significant 44.9-mile stretch—navigating I-91, which serves as the backbone of the trip. The transition from smaller arteries like Turkey Hills Road and the Bradley International Airport Connector onto the interstate shifts the character of the drive from local navigation to a steady, fast-paced interstate cruise. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads adventure. The road environment stays relatively consistent, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the duration of the 60.2-mile trip.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
551 ft
Highest Point
294 ft
~38.7 mi in
Elevation Range
297 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hungary, CT to East Haven, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
Founded 1000
Founded 1707
East Haven is a town in Connecticut three minutes' drive from New Haven and 35 miles from Hartford. It is part of the Greater New Haven area, founded in 1683. The town's population was 28,000 as of 2020. While East Haven has been well-known for a large Italian-American population, the town has received many newer immigrants, particularly from Ecuador, since the late 20th century. The shape of the town is vertically long, and split into three different areas: Foxon, the Center, and Momauguin. Foxon is the northernmost section and is surrounded Branford and North Branford as well as New Haven. The Center is not geographically the center of town, but contains the town hall, library, and the green, surrounded by a suburban area. Momauguin, to the south, borders New Haven along the coastline and contains the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
This is an easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 60.2 miles and 1h 21m of driving time. The mostly highway route makes it a breeze for a quick weekend getaway.
Family Friendly
While the 1h 21m drive is short enough for kids, the 9/10 complexity rating means you'll need to be extra attentive to navigation on this mostly highway route.
Solo Traveler
At 60.2 miles and 1h 21m, this drive is comfortably solo-friendly. However, with a complexity rating of 9/10, it might be more engaging than a purely relaxing solo cruise.
EV Driver
This 60.2-mile trip is definitely short enough for a single charge, even for older EV models. Just check for charging stations in East Haven before you head out.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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