Origin
Lebanon, CT
Afternoon in Lebanon on Friday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, CT to New Britain, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, CT
Jo Kassis
New Britain, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lebanon, CT to New Britain, CT covers 41.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, Exeter Road, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lebanon, CT to New Britain, CT covers 41.5 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 26 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
26 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
6
39.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CT 71: Kensington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Exeter Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| I 91 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| CT 9 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| CT 3 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, CT and New Britain, CT.
1
Start on CT 207
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Exeter Road
2
Continue on CT 207
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CT 85
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto CT 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CT 66
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 2 West: Hartford
7
Merge onto CT 2
11 mi
·
12 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Exit 5D
Toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield
10
Continue on CT 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 91
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 22N
Toward CT 9 North: New Britain
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto CT 9
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 71: Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CT 71
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
New Britain Road
18
Continue on CT 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right
195 ft
·
21 sec
20
Turn left onto Whiting Street
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Whiting Street
21
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Lebanon, CT · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Lebanon, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Britain, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Britain, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Britain, CT
Afternoon in New Britain on Friday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
21 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
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lebanon, CT to New Britain, CT covers 41.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, Exeter Road, I 91. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Lebanon, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lebanon, CT to New Britain, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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