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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Emmaus, PA is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
282.89 mi
05h 47m
Flight
239.69 mi
385.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.69 mi
Kilometers
385.74 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.89 mi
Kilometers
455.26 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emmaus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 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 Emmaus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
141.2 mi
02h 53m
To Emmaus
141.7 mi
02h 53m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey

    6 mi · 8 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Lehigh Street

    1741 ft · 54 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street

  40. 40

    Continue on State Avenue

    1876 ft · 44 sec · State Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Harrison Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Harrison Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    27 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 56%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
I 78 East
6.69 mi · 2%
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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
239.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 53m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Lebanon and Sunny near Emmaus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Mount Lebanon and 141.7 miles from Emmaus.

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

The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.78 one way or $81.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Emmaus. Straight-line distance: 239.69 mi (385.74 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

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

#2 Emmaus

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population11,493
Coordinates40.5395400, -75.4968500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Emmaus (-75.49685, 40.53954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.79 L · about $40.78
Round trip
$81.56
19.96 gal · 75.58 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.78 $81.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.90 $91.80
Premium $4.95 $49.44 $98.88
Diesel $5.98 $59.68 $119.36

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 Emmaus. The current time is 06:24:43.

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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.