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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
2405 ft · 52 sec · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Forsythe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road
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Continue on Chestnut Street
2307 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
111 m · 13 sec · Academy Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh
886 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Airport
1316 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Continue on Airport Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
36.6 mi · 40 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Poland
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Falls Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Falls Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
546 ft · 26 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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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 New Castle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vanport.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
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).
#1 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
City in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0036700, -80.3470100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Castle (-80.34701, 41.00367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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