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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Muhlenberg, PA is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
261.46 mi
05h 12m
Flight
216.38 mi
348.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.38 mi
Kilometers
348.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.46 mi
Kilometers
420.78 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muhlenberg
Tue, May 26, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Tue, May 26, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-05-26T07:47
Arrive Muhlenberg
Tue, May 26, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
130.6 mi
02h 36m
To Muhlenberg
130.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Bellevue Avenue

    1358 ft · 40 sec · West Bellevue Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bellevue Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
220 mi · 84%
US 222 North
14.5 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

220 mi · 04h 00m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
216.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 36m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Muhlenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 130.6 miles from Mount Lebanon and 130.9 miles from Muhlenberg.

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

The direct path is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy near Muhlenberg.

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 Mount Lebanon and Muhlenberg. Straight-line distance: 216.38 mi (348.23 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

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

#2 Muhlenberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population20,331
Coordinates40.3831500, -75.9388200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Muhlenberg (-75.93882, 40.38315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.22 gal
34.92 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.35
18.44 gal · 69.84 L
Estimated CO2
81.9 kg one way
Round trip: 163.9 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.67 $75.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.40 $84.81
Premium $4.95 $45.68 $91.35
Diesel $5.98 $55.14 $110.27

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Muhlenberg. The current time is 07:47:56.

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.