How far is Lebanon, CT from Norwalk, CT?

The driving distance from Lebanon, CT to Norwalk, CT is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
95.16 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.59 mi
115.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.16 mi
Kilometers
153.14 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-30T17:23
Arrive Norwalk
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Meriden
CT

The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.

From Lebanon
46.3 mi
00h 48m
To Norwalk
48.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    3188 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on CT 3 South: Wethersfield

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 91 South: New Haven

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South

    1825 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South

    133 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury

    1242 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport

    2228 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward East Norwalk

    780 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1844 ft · 39 sec · East Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on East Avenue

    1478 ft · 29 sec · East Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 15 South
30.2 mi · 32%
I 91 South
14 mi · 15%
I 95 South
12.7 mi · 13%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 12%
Exeter Road
7.12 mi · 7%
CT 8 South
5.68 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CT 15 South

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
00h 48m from Lebanon
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Lebanon and 48.8 miles from Norwalk.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

9 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

28 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.21 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Norwalk

The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Population88,655
Coordinates41.1176000, -73.4079000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter Road (-72.212603, 41.636234)
End: East Avenue (-73.408053, 41.117632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.51
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.26 $26.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.98 $29.95
Premium $4.86 $16.32 $32.65
Diesel $6.00 $20.15 $40.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Norwalk. The current time is 17:23:49.

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.