How far is Cheltenham, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?
The driving distance from Cheltenham, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 307 miles (494.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (422 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheltenham and Mount Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham and Mount Lebanon.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1850 ft · 44 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottman Avenue
2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue
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Continue on Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Limekiln Pike
106 m · 10 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn right onto South Easton Road
1564 ft · 33 sec · South Easton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road
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Turn right onto Library Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Library Road
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Turn left onto Connor Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
119 m · 15 sec · Washington Road
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheltenham and Mount Lebanon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
272 mi · 04h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheltenham to Mount Lebanon?
The road trip is about 307 miles (494.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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 153.2 miles from Cheltenham and 153.7 miles from Mount Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.2 miles (422 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cheltenham and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 262.24 mi (422.03 km).
#1 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $4.09 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.81 | $99.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.65 | $107.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.76 | $129.53 |
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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