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

The driving distance from Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.96 mi
04h 43m
Flight
188.41 mi
303.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.41 mi
Kilometers
303.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.96 mi
Kilometers
373.3 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T17:36
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Columbia
115.8 mi
02h 21m
To Mount Lebanon
116.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 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 Columbia and Mount Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    2432 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: York

    955 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    175.4 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    3215 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Library Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Library Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 15 sec · Washington Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
175 mi · 76%
I 83 North
17.8 mi · 8%
US 30 West
13 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 3%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

175 mi · 03h 13m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
188.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
02h 21m from Columbia
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia 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 Columbia to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Columbia and 116.1 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.42 one way or $66.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 188.41 mi (303.21 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,295
Coordinates40.0337100, -76.5044100
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.50441, 40.03371)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.98 L · about $33.42
Round trip
$66.85
16.36 gal · 61.96 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.42 $66.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.62 $75.24
Premium $4.95 $40.52 $81.05
Diesel $5.98 $48.92 $97.83

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 Columbia and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 17:36:01.

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.