Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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
Killingworth, CT
Wikimedia Commons
If you are looking to travel from Hungary to Killingworth, this 52.5-mile journey is best approached as a straightforward day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable trek across the Northeast region of Connecticut. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than major interstates, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $8. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stop. It is a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding the heavy traffic of highway corridors.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 20 mi | 25m |
| CT 9 | 13 mi | 16m |
| Higganum Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Killingworth Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Killingworth, 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
Merge onto CT 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 81
Continue on CT 81
Enter roundabout onto CT 80
Continue on CT 80
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 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 44.2 — 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
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
Take the exit toward CT 81: Killingworth, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Hungary on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Killingworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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.
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 52.5 miles navigating local infrastructure. Your path primarily follows Canal Road, East Granby Road, and Turkey Hills Road, which offer a consistent, winding rhythm. The experience is defined by these technical turns, providing a driving feel that differs significantly from a straight-line highway haul. Be ready for a steady pace as you transition through these local connectors.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 9. 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 52.5 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hungary, CT and Killingworth, CT, road signs point toward Hartford, Old Saybrook and Clinton.
Hartford
Old Saybrook
Clinton
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: We 06:00-18:00; Th 06:00-18:00; Fr 06:00...
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00; Su 05:00-17:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-21:30
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Windsor, CT
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
CT
Visit websiteDistrict
Around the midpoint, right off the route
District
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
District
Later in the drive, short detour
District
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hartford, CT
Visit websiteHotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Windsor, CT
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Windsor Locks, CT
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Windsor Locks, CT
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Hartford, CT
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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