How far is New Castle, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?
The driving distance from New Castle, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Mount Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Mount Lebanon.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Falls Street
3111 ft · 1 min · West Falls Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Falls Street
648 ft · 11 sec · West Falls Street
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Continue on West State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
1.1 km · 44 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
35.5 mi · 38 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
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Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
5 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1026 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
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Turn left
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Castle and Mount Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving New Castle and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Mount Lebanon?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Vanport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from New Castle and 29.8 miles from Mount Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around New Castle and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Vanport
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 Vanport.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 47.43 mi (76.33 km).
#1 New Castle
City in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0036700, -80.3470100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Lebanon
Municipality in Pennsylvania
| Population | 31,418 |
| Coordinates | 40.3553500, -80.0495000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
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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