Origin
Lebanon, CT
Evening in Lebanon on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, CT to West Hartford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, CT
Jo Kassis
West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lebanon, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m 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, Farmington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.5 miles from Lebanon, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Lebanon, CT to West Hartford, CT covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m, 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 17 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 14.4 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 9.7 miles in near CT 66 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (CT 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CT 66 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CT 66 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
29.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
7
31.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Asylum Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Asylum Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| Exeter Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lebanon Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 2
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, CT and West Hartford, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
CT 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 84 West, I 91 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 84; US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 48
Toward Asylum Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Spring Street
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
15
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.5 miles from Lebanon, CT, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34.9 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hartford, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Lebanon, CT.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lebanon, CT
This is one driving day of about 34.9 miles and 51m.
At 34.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on CT 2 for about 14.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Lebanon, CT · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Lebanon, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hartford, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Hartford, 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
$5.62 one way
$11.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
42 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
51m 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 West Hartford, CT covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 2, Exeter Road, Farmington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 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 $5.62 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 12 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (CT 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lebanon, CT to West Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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