Origin
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
West Hartford, CT
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Lebanon, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT covers 34.6 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 South Main Street, Farmington Avenue, Asylum Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 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
17.3 miles from West Hartford, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 34.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Farmington Avenue | — | — |
| Asylum Avenue | — | — |
| Asylum Street | — | — |
| Ford Street | — | — |
| Pearl Street | — | — |
| State Street | — | — |
| CT 66 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Lebanon, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
469 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Asylum Avenue
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
6
Continue on Asylum Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Asylum Street
7
Continue on Ford Street
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ford Street
8
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pearl Street
9
Continue on State Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
State Street
10
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
7 min
11
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
11 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
13
Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic
14
Turn left onto East Hampton Road
518 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hampton Road
15
Continue on Hebron Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hebron Road
16
Continue on West Main Street
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto Church Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street
18
Turn left onto Lebanon Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Road
19
Continue on Exeter Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Exeter Road
20
Arrive at your destination
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 17.3 miles from West Hartford, CT, or about 25m into the drive.
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 34.6 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.3 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, CT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving West Hartford, CT.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Hartford, CT
This is one driving day of about 34.6 miles and 51m.
At 34.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from West Hartford, CT · 25m 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from West Hartford, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lebanon, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lebanon, 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
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
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
Lebanon, CT
Evening in Lebanon on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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 cooler 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 West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT covers 34.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Farmington Avenue, Asylum Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from West Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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.
The drive from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Hartford, CT to Lebanon, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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