How far is Lebanon, CT from Waterbury, CT?

The driving distance from Lebanon, CT to Waterbury, CT is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
59.59 mi
01h 05m
Flight
43.68 mi
70.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.68 mi
Kilometers
70.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.59 mi
Kilometers
95.9 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterbury
Sat, May 30, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sat, May 30, 7:34 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 Waterbury
Sat, May 30, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Wethersfield
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From Lebanon
29.8 mi
00h 32m
To Waterbury
29.8 mi
00h 32m

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
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 691 West: Meriden, Waterbury

    1412 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 West: Waterbury

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Meadow Street, Bank Street

    1604 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Meadow Street

    2049 ft · 45 sec · Meadow Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1383 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
13.5 mi · 23%
CT 2 West
11.2 mi · 19%
I 84 West
8.17 mi · 14%
I 691 West
7.95 mi · 13%
Exeter Road
7.12 mi · 12%
West Main Street
3.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wethersfield
00h 32m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 29.8 miles from Lebanon and 29.8 miles from Waterbury.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Lebanon and Waterbury. Straight-line distance: 43.68 mi (70.3 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

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

#2 Waterbury

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population106,826
Coordinates41.5581500, -73.0515000
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Exeter Road (-72.212603, 41.636234)
End: West Main Street (-73.051505, 41.558157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.57
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.28 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.36 $18.72
Premium $4.86 $10.20 $20.40
Diesel $6.00 $12.59 $25.19

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 Waterbury. The current time is 17:23:48.

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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.