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

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.49 mi
02h 31m
Flight
84.75 mi
136.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.75 mi
Kilometers
136.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.49 mi
Kilometers
171.38 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Kittanning
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
53.2 mi
01h 15m
To Sandy
53.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  9. 9

    Continue on I 279 North: North Shore

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna

    1570 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    37.2 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    19 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Gilpin Street

    581 ft · 11 sec · South Gilpin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Mahoning Street

    1446 ft · 30 sec · West Mahoning Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Ridge Avenue

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Blinker Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Overdorf Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 28 North
37.5 mi · 35%
Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 13%
US 422 East
7.06 mi · 7%
Blinker Parkway
2.79 mi · 3%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 2%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 28 North

Continue straight

37.2 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittanning
01h 15m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Kittanning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Mount Lebanon and 53.3 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Lebanon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Kittanning

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

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

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Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

57 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

74 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 84.75 mi (136.39 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

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

#2 Sandy

Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,357
Coordinates41.1078400, -78.7711400
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.73
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.36 $30.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.95 $18.63 $37.25
Diesel $5.98 $22.48 $44.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Lebanon and Sandy. The current time is 02:48:42.

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.