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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
72 m · 23 sec
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Turn left
48 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
51.1 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
1744 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport
1509 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 405: Muncy, Hughesville
1491 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
3117 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Water Street
41.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Water Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Matilda.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Lewistown
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).
#1 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Back Mountain
Unincorporated community
| Population | 26,973 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359100, -75.9963100 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
End: Back Mountain (-75.99631, 41.33591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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