This 67.4-mile drive from Hungary to Groton, Connecticut, will take approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, with about 77% of the route utilizing major roads like CT 2 and I-91 before transitioning to CT 11. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this leg is around $11, making it an economical option. You'll remain within the Northeast region and stay entirely within Connecticut for this entire trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Hungary, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CT 2
23.6 mi
28m
I 91
9.5 mi
11m
CT 11
7.6 mi
9m
Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi
8m
Bradley International Airport Connector
3.2 mi
3m
Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi
5m
New London Road
2.8 mi
4m
I 95
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 23.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Groton, 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, HartfordUse 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: HartfordUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 91
9.5 mi·11 min·I 91
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 30Toward I 84 East, CT 2 East: East Hartford, New LondonUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6; US 44
0.5 mi·43 sec·I 84; US 6; US 44
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 55Toward CT 2 East: NorwichUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto CT 2
4.3 mi·6 min·CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
19 mi·22 min·CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 11
7.6 mi·9 min·CT 11
17
At end of road, turn left onto CT 82
1.2 mi·1 min·East Haddam Road
18
Continue on CT 85
2.8 mi·4 min·New London Road
19
Continue on CT 85
3.1 mi·5 min·Hartford-New London Turnpike
20
Continue on CT 85
4.4 mi·8 min·Hartford Turnpike
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CT 85
307 ft·13 sec·Broad Street
Use the left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·3 min·I 95
24
Take the exit onto US 1
0.1 mi·23 sec·US 1
Exit 85Toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·49 sec
26
Keep slight left at fork
226 ft·9 sec
27
Continue on North Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·North Street
28
Continue on Mitchell Street
0.5 mi·55 sec·Mitchell Street
29
Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
0.1 mi·32 sec·Ledyard Avenue
30
Turn sharp right onto Smith Street
27 ft·1 sec·Smith Street
31
Arrive at destination
Smith Street
Trip Plan
This relatively short 67.4-mile trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. With a duration of just 1 hour and 36 minutes, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive or extensive rest stops. The estimated fuel cost of $11 is quite low, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 23.6-mile stretch on CT 2, to ensure a smooth journey without unnecessary stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.7 miles from Hungary, CT, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Groton, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hungary, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hungary, CT
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hungary, CT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CT 2 for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 63.3 — 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
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
19.8 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East, CT 2 East: East Hartford, New London
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 30
Toward I 84 East, CT 2 East: East Hartford, New...
7
20.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward CT 2 East: Norwich
7
63.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.85 one way
$21.70 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.94
$23.88
premium
$4.86
$12.91
$25.81
diesel
$5.61
$14.88
$29.76
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Hartford Turnpike
(4.4 mi)$0.31
Hartford-New London Turnpike
(3.1 mi)$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.2
0
$7.08
$3.24
Efficient EV
16.9
0
$5.90
$2.70
EV Truck/SUV
27
0
$9.44
$4.31
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning
in Hungary on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Groton, CT
Morning
in Groton on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
East Hampton, CT
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for the majority of this 1 hour and 36-minute drive. With 77% of the route on major highways, including stretches on CT 2 and I-91, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.6 miles on CT 2, offering a sustained period of highway driving. While primarily focused on interstates, the transition to CT 11 might introduce slightly different road characteristics as you approach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on CT 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 2 and I 91. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Hungary, CT and Groton, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and New London.
Hartford
6.4 mi in|~13m|via CT 20
New London
19.8 mi in|~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on CT 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.53 in tolls one way, starting with Hartford 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Groton, 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 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Groton, CT before heading back.
