How far is Palmer, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Mount Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Mount Lebanon.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Continue on Thornton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Turn left onto National Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike
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Continue on Broadway Street
620 ft · 14 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left
4.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Logan Road
2 mi · 5 min · Logan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1399 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Fort Couch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Road
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Turn right
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 Palmer and Mount Lebanon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmer and Chance 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 Palmer to Mount Lebanon?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
North Charleroi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Palmer and 20.4 miles from Mount Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near North Charleroi
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 North Charleroi.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 31.41 mi (50.55 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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