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

The driving distance from Muhlenberg, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.93 mi
05h 12m
Flight
216.38 mi
348.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.38 mi
Kilometers
348.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.93 mi
Kilometers
421.54 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Muhlenberg
Sat, Apr 11, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muhlenberg
2026-04-11T00:50
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muhlenberg
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 Muhlenberg
130.7 mi
02h 36m
To Mount Lebanon
131.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bellevue Avenue

    1314 ft · 43 sec · West Bellevue Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    829 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    14 mi · 19 min · Warren Street Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Library Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Library Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 15 sec · Washington Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
220 mi · 84%
Warren Street Bypass
14 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
2.46 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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
216.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 36m from Muhlenberg
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muhlenberg and Sunny near Mount Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 130.7 miles from Muhlenberg and 131.2 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muhlenberg and Sunny near Mount Lebanon.

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 Muhlenberg and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 216.38 mi (348.23 km).

Muhlenberg

#1 Muhlenberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population20,331
Coordinates40.3831500, -75.9388200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Muhlenberg (-75.93882, 40.38315)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.99 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.51
18.48 gal · 69.98 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.75 $75.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.49 $84.99
Premium $4.95 $45.77 $91.55
Diesel $5.98 $55.26 $110.51

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Muhlenberg and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 00:50:57.

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.