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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Carlisle, PA is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
188.13 mi
03h 51m
Flight
151.15 mi
243.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.15 mi
Kilometers
243.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.13 mi
Kilometers
302.76 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 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
Schellsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
94 mi
01h 55m
To Carlisle
94.2 mi
01h 55m

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
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

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

    86 m · 12 sec · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  5. 5

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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Library Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broughton Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    159.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Hanover Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East High Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East High Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 85%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 3%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 2%
Broughton Road
2.45 mi · 1%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

160 mi · 02h 56m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schellsburg
01h 55m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Lebanon and Sunny near Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to Carlisle?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Schellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Mount Lebanon and 94.2 miles from Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schellsburg

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

39 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

45 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
BUS

Frostburg, MD

51 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 151.15 mi (243.26 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Carlisle

#2 Carlisle

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,213
Coordinates40.2014800, -77.1888700
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Carlisle (-77.18887, 40.20148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.13 $54.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.95 $32.89 $65.79
Diesel $5.98 $39.71 $79.41

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 Carlisle. The current time is 06:26:03.

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.