Origin
Hungary, CT
Late night in Hungary on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hungary, CT to Winsted, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Winsted, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection between Hungary and Winsted, this 18.8-mile journey is an ideal choice for a single-day trip. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate exclusively on local roads. Since the entire route avoids highways, you can anticipate a budget-friendly fuel cost of roughly $3 for the drive. This itinerary is perfect for those who prefer navigating regional Northeast backroads over high-speed traffic. Because of the short duration and distance, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Hartford Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Granby Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Hartland Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Barkhamsted Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Hungary Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Saville Dam Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Gavitt Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hartland Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Hartford Road
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hungary, CT and Winsted, 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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hartland Road
8
Continue on CT 318
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Saville Dam Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto CT 181; CT 318
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn slight right onto CT 318
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripley Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
New Hartford Road
12
Continue on US 44; CT 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto CT 8
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Park Place
14
Continue on CT 8
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Place
15
Arrive at destination
CT 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 14.9 — 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.
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 219 / Barkhamsted Road
Turn left onto CT 219 / Barkhamsted Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CT 181; CT 318 / Pleasant Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto CT 181; CT 318 / Pleasant Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 44 / New Hartford Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 44 / New Hartford Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Winsted, CT
Late night in Winsted on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention. You will primarily follow East Granby Road, West Granby Road, and Hartland Road to reach your destination. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you should not expect any stretches of monotonous, high-speed interstate travel. Instead, the road profile remains consistent with rural, local driving conditions throughout the entire 18.8-mile transit. Enjoy the technical nature of these winding roads as you progress through this specific corridor of Connecticut.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on New Hartford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m 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 2 miles (CT 20; CT 189 / West Granby Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (CT 219 / Barkhamsted Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on New Hartford Road. 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 5.4 miles (CT 219 / Barkhamsted Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winsted, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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