How far is Allentown, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 280.2 miles (451 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
280.25 mi
05h 42m
Flight
240.22 mi
386.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.22 mi
Kilometers
386.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.25 mi
Kilometers
451.02 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T02:58
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
139.9 mi
02h 51m
To Mount Lebanon
140.4 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    159.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Library Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Library Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Washington Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

160 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
240.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 51m from Allentown
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 280.2 miles (451 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Allentown and 140.4 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.41 one way or $80.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 240.22 mi (386.59 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.43 L · about $40.41
Round trip
$80.82
19.78 gal · 74.86 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.41 $80.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.48 $90.97
Premium $4.95 $49.00 $97.99
Diesel $5.98 $59.14 $118.28

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 02:58:13.

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.