Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 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
Windham, CT
David Kanigan
The drive from Hungary, CT to Windham, CT covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, I 384, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| I 384 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| I 91 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| I 291 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Middletown Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Turkey Hills Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Rainbow Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Windham, 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
Continue on I 291
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 384
Continue on US 6; US 44
Turn left onto US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork onto South Frontage Road
Turn right onto CT 195
Continue on CT 195
Turn left onto CT 195
At end of road, turn left onto CT 66
Continue on CT 14
Continue on CT 14
Continue on CT 14
Continue on CT 14
Continue on CT 14; CT 203
Turn left onto CT 14
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 6.4 and 45.7 — 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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 91 South: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 291: Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 West: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 195: University of Connecticut, Storrs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| premium | $5.07 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $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
Late night in Hungary on Tuesday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Windham on Tuesday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
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.
50.6 mi in 1h 14m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 6.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 50.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
524 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
471 ft
~32.5 mi in
Elevation Range
417 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hungary, CT and Windham, CT, road signs point toward Hartford and Storrs.
Hartford
Storrs
Founded 1000
Founded 1693
Willimantic is in Mystic-Eastern, 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 14m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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