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Trip from Hungary, CT to Enfield, CT

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

Drive Time

27m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

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 Enfield, CT, CT

Enfield, CT

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transition between Hungary and Enfield, Connecticut, you are looking at a short 16.9-mile journey. Expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you can budget roughly $3 for fuel to cover the distance. This drive stays within the Northeast region, keeping the transit simple and straightforward. It serves as an efficient local connection rather than a long-haul excursion, so you can easily fit it into a busy schedule without much preparation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 4.2 mi 4m
Bradley International Airport Connector 3.2 mi 3m
Turkey Hills Road 2.6 mi 4m
Rainbow Road 1.8 mi 3m
Hungary Road 1.3 mi 3m
King Street 0.9 mi 1m
Enfield Street 0.9 mi 1m
CT 20 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 4.2 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Enfield, 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 left at fork

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
10

Merge onto I 91

4.2 mi · 4 min · I 91
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 46 Toward US 5: King Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn sharp right onto US 5

0.9 mi · 1 min · King Street
13

Continue on US 5

0.9 mi · 1 min · Enfield Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

US 5

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 15.1 — 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.
5
10 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 91 North: Springfield
7
14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward US 5: King Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 46 Toward US 5: King Street
5
15.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 5 / King Street

Turn sharp right onto US 5 / King Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.72 one way

$5.44 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $2.99 $5.99
premium $4.86 $3.24 $6.47
diesel $5.61 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enfield, CT

Late night in Enfield on Sunday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

15 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

27m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your focus engaged from start to finish. You will navigate primarily via Canal Road, East Granby Road, and Turkey Hills Road, as the route features a 0% highway share. Because this path relies exclusively on local roads, you should not expect any long, monotonous highway stretches. Instead, the experience is defined by frequent turns and the pace of local infrastructure. It is a practical, hands-on drive that requires your full attention throughout the duration of the trip.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

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.

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 Enfield, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.

Hartford

6.4 mi in | ~13m | via CT 20

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 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 Enfield, 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.

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 Enfield, 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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