How far is Mount Lebanon, PA from Plum, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Plum, PA is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Lebanon and Plum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and Plum.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.3 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Plum
860 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Haymaker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 24 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 18 sec · New Texas Road
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Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
2013 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn left onto Stirling Drive
740 ft · 38 sec · Stirling Drive
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Turn left onto Windsor Court
94 m · 14 sec · Windsor Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Windsor Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Lebanon and Plum.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near Plum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to Plum?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Homestead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Mount Lebanon and 13.9 miles from Plum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Lebanon and Sunny near Plum.
Stop Ideas Near Homestead
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 Homestead.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Plum. Straight-line distance: 18.69 mi (30.08 km).
#1 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 26,993 |
| Coordinates | 40.5003500, -79.7494900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plum (-79.74949, 40.50035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
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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