How far is Center City, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Center City, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (418 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.74 mi
06h 00m
Flight
259.73 mi
417.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.73 mi
Kilometers
417.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.74 mi
Kilometers
490.43 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Center City
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center City
2026-04-14T23:58
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Center City
152.1 mi
03h 00m
To Mount Lebanon
152.6 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center City and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Ludlow Street

    67 m · 17 sec · Ludlow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 11th Street

    2346 ft · 1 min · South 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    2279 ft · 53 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    121 m · 8 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3215 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Library Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Library Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Washington Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 85%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 00m from Center City
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Center City and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Center City to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.1 miles from Center City and 152.6 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (418 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.92 one way or $87.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center City and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 259.73 mi (417.99 km).

Center City

#1 Center City

Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

Population57,239
Coordinates39.9512000, -75.1592300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Center City (-75.15923, 39.9512)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.71 L · about $43.92
Round trip
$87.85
21.5 gal · 81.42 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.92 $87.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.44 $98.88
Premium $4.95 $53.26 $106.51
Diesel $5.98 $64.29 $128.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Center City and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 23:58:36.

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.