How far is Hamden, CT from Lebanon, CT?

The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Lebanon, CT is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.38 mi
01h 14m
Flight
39.1 mi
62.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.38 mi
Kilometers
90.74 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Mon, May 25, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Hamden
Mon, May 25, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamden
2026-05-25T20:51
Arrive Lebanon
Mon, May 25, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Hamden
28.1 mi
00h 37m
To Lebanon
28.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Whitney Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitney Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dixwell Avenue

    2241 ft · 52 sec · Dixwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CT 15 North: Hartford

    752 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Parkway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North, CT 66 East: Hartford, Middletown

    1815 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 North: Glastonbury, Old Wethersfield

    952 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 3 North: Glastonbury

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown

    1259 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 66 East: Hebron, Willimantic

    54 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Hampton Road

    158 m · 7 sec · East Hampton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hebron Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lebanon Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Exeter Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Exeter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
14 mi · 25%
Wilbur Cross Parkway
12.4 mi · 22%
CT 2 East
10.9 mi · 19%
Exeter Road
7.12 mi · 13%
West Main Street
3.01 mi · 5%
CT 3 North
2.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 37m from Hamden
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wethersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Hamden and 28.2 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Wethersfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

13 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

15 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

22 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.92 km).

Hamden

#1 Hamden

Town in Connecticut, US

Population60,294
Coordinates41.3959300, -72.8967700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,112
Coordinates41.6362100, -72.2125800
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamden (-72.89677, 41.39593)
End: Lebanon (-72.21258, 41.63621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.87 $17.74
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $6.00 $11.93 $23.87

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamden and Lebanon. The current time is 20:51:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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