Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Windsor Locks, CT
David Kanigan
Hungary, CT to Windsor Locks, CT is 12.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Bradley International Airport Connector, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Connecticut, making it a convenient trip for locals or those passing through the Northeast. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect a relaxed pace rather than high-speed travel. With no planned stops and a duration under half an hour, this is an easy drive to fit into any schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| CT 20 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Canal Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 91 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Windsor Locks, 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 left at fork
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto Lawnacre Road
Continue on CT 159
Turn right onto CT 140
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 11.2 — 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 left at fork toward I 91 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Windsor Locks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Lawnacre Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $5.07 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Hungary on Thursday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Windsor Locks on Thursday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Patchy Fog
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.
This route has only a 6% highway share, meaning most of your 12.5 miles will be on surface roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 3.2 miles, on the Bradley International Airport Connector. After that, you'll transition to Turkey Hills Road and Rainbow Road. Expect a driving experience that is more about navigating local streets than cruising on interstates.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
370 ft
Highest Point
276 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
244 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hungary, CT to Windsor Locks, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford along the way.
Hartford
Founded 1000
Founded 1633
Windsor Locks is a city in Connecticut.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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