How far is Mount Lebanon, PA from Back Mountain, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Back Mountain, PA is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
266.64 mi
05h 53m
Flight
222.39 mi
357.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.39 mi
Kilometers
357.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.64 mi
Kilometers
429.11 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Back Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Back Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Lebanon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
133.1 mi
02h 56m
To Back Mountain
133.5 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and Back Mountain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    51.1 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    783 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 405: Muncy, Hughesville

    1491 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    3117 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    41.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Water Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Lebanon and Back Mountain.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 23%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
Keystone Shortway
51.5 mi · 19%
East Water Street
41.8 mi · 16%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 56m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Lebanon and Sunny near Back Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to Back Mountain?

The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from Mount Lebanon and 133.5 miles from Back Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.45 one way or $76.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Lebanon and Sunny near Back Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Back Mountain. Straight-line distance: 222.39 mi (357.91 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
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#2 Back Mountain

Unincorporated community

Population26,973
Coordinates41.3359100, -75.9963100
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Back Mountain (-75.99631, 41.33591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.62 L · about $38.45
Round trip
$76.90
18.82 gal · 71.24 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.45 $76.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.28 $86.55
Premium $4.95 $46.62 $93.23
Diesel $5.98 $56.27 $112.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Back Mountain. The current time is 06:24:20.

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.