How far is Lebanon, CT from Bristol, CT?

The driving distance from Lebanon, CT to Bristol, CT is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.49 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.11 mi
61.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.11 mi
Kilometers
61.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.49 mi
Kilometers
79.65 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-10-15T14:55
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Glastonbury
CT

Town in Connecticut, USA

From Lebanon
24.8 mi
00h 29m
To Bristol
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Today
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Exeter Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Exeter Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lebanon Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hebron Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Hebron Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 West: Hartford

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North

    2938 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 36 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 West
18.5 mi · 37%
CT 2 West
14.6 mi · 29%
Exeter Road
7.12 mi · 14%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 6%
Hebron Road
2.15 mi · 4%
Church Street
1.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 West

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury
00h 29m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lebanon and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Glastonbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Lebanon and 24.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lebanon and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 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 Lebanon and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 38.11 mi (61.33 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,112
Coordinates41.6362100, -72.2125800
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter Road (-72.212603, 41.636234)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.61 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
3.5 gal · 13.22 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $5.02 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $5.45 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $6.45 $11.29 $22.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Bristol. The current time is 14:55:59.

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.