How far is Mount Lebanon, PA from New Castle, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to New Castle, PA is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.84 mi
01h 16m
Flight
47.43 mi
76.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.43 mi
Kilometers
76.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Castle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive New Castle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Lebanon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Vanport
PA

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
30 mi
00h 38m
To New Castle
29.9 mi
00h 38m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and New Castle.

  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

    2405 ft · 52 sec · Greentree Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Forsythe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    2307 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Academy Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh

    886 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Airport

    1316 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  12. 12

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    36.6 mi · 40 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Poland

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    155 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Falls Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Falls Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    546 ft · 26 sec · North Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Valley Expressway
36.6 mi · 61%
Airport Expressway
7.83 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
5.39 mi · 9%
Airport Parkway
1.96 mi · 3%
Cochran Road
1.77 mi · 3%
West State Street
1.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway

36.6 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanport
00h 38m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to New Castle?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vanport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Mount Lebanon and 29.9 miles from New Castle.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.

Stop Ideas Near Vanport

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

78 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

90 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 47.43 mi (76.33 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
New Castle

#2 New Castle

City in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates41.0036700, -80.3470100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: New Castle (-80.34701, 41.00367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.70 $19.41
Premium $4.95 $10.45 $20.91
Diesel $5.98 $12.62 $25.24

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 New Castle. The current time is 00:09:08.

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.