How far is Mount Lebanon, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Lebanon, PA to State College, PA is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
143.73 mi
02h 49m
Flight
118.82 mi
191.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.82 mi
Kilometers
191.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.73 mi
Kilometers
231.31 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Lebanon
2026-04-18T01:24
Arrive State College
Sat, Apr 18, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Nanty Glo
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Lebanon
72.3 mi
01h 24m
To State College
71.4 mi
01h 24m

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 then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon and State College.

  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 right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College

    4.1 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue

    1349 ft · 54 sec · West Beaver Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 43%
I 99 North
41.8 mi · 29%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 10%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 9%
US 322 Business
4.1 mi · 3%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nanty Glo
01h 24m from Mount Lebanon
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Lebanon to State College?

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Mount Lebanon and 71.4 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 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 then Chance Rain Showers near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo

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

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

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Johnstown

18 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

37 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

50 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Tyrone

55 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Lebanon and State College. Straight-line distance: 118.82 mi (191.23 km).

Mount Lebanon

#1 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.04953, 40.355522)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.32 $46.63
Premium $4.95 $25.12 $50.23
Diesel $5.98 $30.32 $60.64

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 State College. The current time is 01:24:08.

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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.