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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Reading, PA is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.02 mi
04h 16m
Flight
217.08 mi
349.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.08 mi
Kilometers
349.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.02 mi
Kilometers
432.95 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
129.2 mi
02h 08m
To Reading
139.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
220 mi · 82%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
217.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 08m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 129.2 miles from Mount Lebanon and 139.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

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 Reading. Straight-line distance: 217.08 mi (349.36 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

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

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.04953, 40.355522)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.93 L · about $38.78
Round trip
$77.55
18.98 gal · 71.86 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.78 $77.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.64 $87.29
Premium $4.95 $47.01 $94.03
Diesel $5.98 $56.75 $113.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Reading. The current time is 00:09:18.

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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.