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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Palmer, PA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
41.45 mi
01h 13m
Flight
31.41 mi
50.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.41 mi
Kilometers
50.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.71 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-15T02:25
Arrive Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
North Charleroi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
20.8 mi
00h 36m
To Palmer
20.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fort Couch Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    1545 ft · 45 sec · Bethel Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Logan Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Logan Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Library Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Library Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Finleyville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Finleyville Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2776 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.5 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville

    2793 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    620 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on National Pike East

    1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Thornton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Republic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Republic Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Thompson 1 Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hartley Hill Road

    1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ralph Road

    90 m · 13 sec · Ralph Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Ralph Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Ralph Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Palmer Adah Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sr3013

    159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013

  26. 26

    Continue on Palmer Road

    2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tank Hill Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Tank Hill Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 42%
US 40 East
2.97 mi · 7%
Thornton Road
2.85 mi · 7%
Library Road
2.35 mi · 6%
Finleyville Road
2.31 mi · 6%
Logan Road
2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleroi
00h 36m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

North Charleroi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Mount Lebanon and 20.8 miles from Palmer.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.

Stop Ideas Near North Charleroi

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

31 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

48 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 31.41 mi (50.55 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

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

#2 Palmer

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population21,443
Coordinates39.9117400, -79.9197700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Palmer. The current time is 02:25:35.

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.