Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Southbury, CT
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Hungary, CT to Southbury, CT covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Hopmeadow Street, Waterville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.8 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 23.8 mi | 29m |
| Hopmeadow Street | 7.4 mi | 16m |
| Waterville Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Salmon Brook Street South | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hungary Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Farmington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,832 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~907 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 4 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Southbury, CT.
Start on Hungary Road
At end of road, turn right onto CT 20
Turn sharp left onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189
Continue on US 202; CT 10
Continue on US 202; CT 10
Turn left onto US 44; CT 10
Turn right onto CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Continue on CT 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 6; CT 67
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.3 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 1.7 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto CT 20 / East Granby Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward I 84 West: Waterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.18 | $22.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
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
Evening in Hungary on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Southbury on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28°F
Farmington, CT
25 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
50.7 mi in 1h 19m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 84.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CT 20 / East Granby Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (CT 20 / East Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 202; CT 10; CT 189 / Salmon Brook Street South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
739 ft
Total Descent
772 ft
Highest Point
616 ft
~47.1 mi in
Elevation Range
443 ft
Founded 1000
Founded 1787
Southbury is in the Litchfield Hills of northwestern Connecticut.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Hungary, CT or browse trips ending in Southbury, CT.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CT road trips.
