How far is City of Scranton, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
288.88 mi
05h 59m
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
288.88 mi
Kilometers
464.9 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-15T13:18
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
144.2 mi
02h 59m
To Mount Lebanon
144.7 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Washington Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
240.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 59m from City of Scranton
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny 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 City of Scranton to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from City of Scranton and 144.7 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 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

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

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.59 L · about $41.64
Round trip
$83.27
20.38 gal · 77.18 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.64 $83.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.86 $93.73
Premium $4.95 $50.48 $100.96
Diesel $5.98 $60.94 $121.87

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 City of Scranton and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 13:18:55.

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.