Origin
Hungary, CT
Evening in Hungary on Saturday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hungary, CT to Harwinton, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Harwinton, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hungary, CT to Harwinton, CT covers 30.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Cherry Brook Road, West Granby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Cherry Brook Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| West Granby Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Barkhamsted Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Birge Park Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Hungary Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Torringford Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Canton Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Harwinton, 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
303 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Hartland Road
8
Turn left onto CT 179
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Canton Road
9
Continue on CT 179
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Cherry Brook Road
10
Continue on CT 179
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
River Road
11
Turn right onto US 202
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 202
12
Turn left onto CT 183
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Torringford Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto CT 4
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New Harwinton Road
14
Continue on CT 4
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Birge Park Road
15
Turn left onto CT 4
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Litchfield Road
16
Turn right
90 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left
21 ft
·
1 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 20 / East Granby Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 20 / East Granby Road
Navigation decision point
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.
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 202
Turn right onto US 202
Navigation decision point
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CT 4 / New Harwinton Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 4 / New Harwinton Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CT 4 / Litchfield Road
Turn left onto CT 4 / Litchfield Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.23 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| premium | $5.07 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Harwinton, CT
Evening in Harwinton on Saturday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
50m 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?
30.7 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on US 202.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 20 / East 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 30.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.7 miles (CT 20 / East Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (US 202): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,062 ft
224 ft
Total Climb
1,536 ft
Total Descent
984 ft
Highest Point
1,062 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
838 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hungary, CT
Full guide →Founded 1000
Arriving in Harwinton, CT
Full guide →Founded 1737
Harwinton is a small town in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut that was founded in 1737.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 8.9 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.7 miles (CT 20 / East Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (US 202): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harwinton, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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