How far is Lebanon, CT from Milford, CT?

The driving distance from Lebanon, CT to Milford, CT is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
73.2 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.24 mi
84.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.24 mi
Kilometers
84.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.8 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Mon, May 25, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Mon, May 25, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-25T20:03
Arrive Milford
Mon, May 25, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Westbrook
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Lebanon
36.7 mi
00h 38m
To Milford
36.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
Milford Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Memorial Day
Using Derby as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Exeter Road

    5 m · 5 sec · Exeter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Trumbull Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Trumbull Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Lebanon Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 32

    2009 ft · 35 sec · Route 32

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike

    1160 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Town Street

    1944 ft · 27 sec · West Town Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 2 East, CT 32 South: Norwich

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: New Haven

    1466 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South

    1279 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    697 ft · 14 sec · Boston Post Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Orange Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2225 ft · 47 sec · North Street

  16. 16

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

    1324 ft · 30 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 395 South
63.1 mi · 86%
Lebanon Road
4.05 mi · 6%
Trumbull Highway
2.49 mi · 3%
CT 2 East
1.05 mi · 1%
Boston Post Road
0.79 mi · 1%
North Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 395 South

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westbrook
00h 38m from Lebanon
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Westbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Lebanon and 36.5 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Westbrook

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

6 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

New London Union Station

31 mi away
27 Water Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

37 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Milford. Straight-line distance: 52.24 mi (84.07 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Milford

A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Population53,259
Coordinates41.2223200, -73.0565000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter Road (-72.212603, 41.636234)
End: Factory Lane (-73.056608, 41.222268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.86 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $6.00 $15.47 $30.94

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 Lebanon and Milford. The current time is 20:03:44.

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.