How far is Danbury, CT from Lebanon County, PA?

The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Lebanon County, PA is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.41 mi
04h 34m
Flight
172.21 mi
277.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.21 mi
Kilometers
277.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.41 mi
Kilometers
345.06 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-10-15T00:01
Arrive Lebanon County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bedminster
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Danbury
106.9 mi
02h 17m
To Lebanon County
107.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Lebanon County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Lebanon County.

  1. 1

    Start on Library Place

    71 m · 14 sec · Library Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    815 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684, NY 22: White Plains, Pawling

    694 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 South: White Plains

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway

    3110 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany, New York City

    580 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 West, I 87: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge, New York City

    1966 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    1415 ft · 17 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    45.6 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1987 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    45.9 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Lebanon, Fredericksburg

    2238 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Fredericksburg, Lebanon

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Pine Grove Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pine Grove Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hain Avenue

    1361 ft · 38 sec · Hain Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Troy Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Troy Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Kenbrook Road

    129 m · 12 sec · Kenbrook Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Troy Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Troy Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2215 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Grace Avenue

    2468 ft · 56 sec · Grace Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Brookfield Drive

    97 m · 15 sec · Brookfield Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Laurel Lane

    150 m · 22 sec · Laurel Lane

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Lebanon County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 78 West
46.3 mi · 22%
I 287 South
45.6 mi · 21%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
30.5 mi · 14%
Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
23.4 mi · 11%
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 8%
Saw Mill River Parkway
17.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 78 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

45.9 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedminster
02h 17m from Danbury
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Lebanon County?

The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Danbury and 107.5 miles from Lebanon County.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.36 one way or $66.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Danbury and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon County.

Stop Ideas Near Bedminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedminster, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedminster.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

40 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Lebanon County. Straight-line distance: 172.21 mi (277.15 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population84,317
Coordinates41.3948200, -73.4540100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Lebanon County

#2 Lebanon County

County in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population141,663
Coordinates40.3672300, -76.4577100
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Danbury (-73.45401, 41.39482)
End: Lebanon County (-76.45771, 40.36723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.64 L · about $33.36
Round trip
$66.72
15.14 gal · 57.28 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $33.36 $66.72
Mid-grade $5.01 $37.95 $75.90
Premium $5.43 $41.10 $82.20
Diesel $6.45 $48.85 $97.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Oct 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Lebanon County. The current time is 00:01:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.