How far is Manchester, CT from Lebanon, CT?
The driving distance from Manchester, CT to Lebanon, CT is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Lebanon.
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Start on East Center Street
6 m · 30 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Middle Turnpike East
1.5 km · 2 min · Middle Turnpike East
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Continue on New Bolton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Bolton Road
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2859 ft · 50 sec · Boston Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Trumbull Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Trumbull Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Trumbull Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Trumbull Highway
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Turn right onto Exeter Road
5 m · 1 sec · Exeter Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Exeter Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Lebanon.
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.
US 6
Take the ramp straight toward US 6, US 44: Mansfield, Providence
7.55 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Manchester and 10.7 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Manchester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andover.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,112 |
| Coordinates | 41.6362100, -72.2125800 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-72.21258, 41.63621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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