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

The driving distance from Lancaster, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
237.8 mi
04h 50m
Flight
198.79 mi
319.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.79 mi
Kilometers
319.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.8 mi
Kilometers
382.7 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-15T03:23
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lancaster
118.7 mi
02h 25m
To Mount Lebanon
119.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East King Street

    1163 ft · 49 sec · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lime Street

    570 ft · 27 sec · North Lime Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Orange Street

    1226 ft · 27 sec · East Orange Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Queen Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Queen Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto McGovern Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · McGovern Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    1343 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Fruitville Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    2596 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 18 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 Lancaster 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180 mi · 76%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 3%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

180 mi · 03h 18m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 25m from Lancaster
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and 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 Lancaster to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Lancaster and 119.1 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 198.79 mi (319.92 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population17,106
Coordinates40.0378800, -76.3055100
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster (-76.30551, 40.03788)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.19 L · about $35.83
Round trip
$71.67
17.54 gal · 66.38 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.83 $71.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.33 $80.67
Premium $4.95 $43.45 $86.89
Diesel $5.98 $52.44 $104.89

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 Lancaster and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 03:23:02.

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.