Origin
Vernon, CT
Late night in Vernon on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
18°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, CT to Hungary, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, CT
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Hungary, CT
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Vernon, CT to Hungary, CT is 27.2 miles and takes about 40m via I 291, I 91, and I 84, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Connecticut, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion. You'll primarily be on interstate highways for this drive. With only 40 minutes of estimated travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, leaving plenty of time for your destination activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 291 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| I 91 | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 84 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| CT 20 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bradley International Airport Connector | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Newgate Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Copper Hill Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 291
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, CT and Hungary, CT.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Continue on Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dobson Road
3
Turn left onto CT 30
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
4
Continue on CT 30; CT 83
298 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hartford Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West
6
Merge onto I 84
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 291 West: Windsor
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 291
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 291
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2B
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
10
Merge onto I 91
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CT 20
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bradley International Airport Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto CT 20
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CT 20
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Newgate Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newgate Road
15
Turn left onto Copper Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Copper Hill Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Copper Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Copper Hill Road
17
Turn right onto Hungary Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hungary Road
18
Arrive at destination
Hungary Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 84
Merge onto I 84
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 291 West: Windsor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward I 291 West: Windsor
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2B
Toward I 91 North: Springfield
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward CT 20: Bradley International Airport
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 20
Take the exit onto CT 20 toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CT 20 West: East Granby, Granby
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.06 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $5.07 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hungary, CT
Late night in Hungary on Wednesday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
38 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 65% of the total distance on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.1 miles on I 291. Expect a relatively continuous highway experience for the majority of the trip. The frequent exits on the interstates indicate a fairly developed corridor.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on I 291.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 291 and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 84.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
347 ft
44 ft
Total Climb
411 ft
Total Descent
484 ft
Highest Point
347 ft
~26 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vernon, CT to Hungary, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Granby along the way.
Granby
20.3 mi in
|
~26m
|
via CT 20
About the Cities
Arriving in Hungary, CT
Full guide →Founded 1000
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on I 291. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hungary, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles (I 84): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Hungary, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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