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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.84 mi
01h 12m
Flight
31.41 mi
50.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.41 mi
Kilometers
50.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-15T03:59
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
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
North Charleroi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Palmer
20.4 mi
00h 36m
To Mount Lebanon
20.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tank Hill Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palmer Road

    2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sr3013

    159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013

  4. 4

    Continue on Palmer Adah Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ralph Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road

    1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Thompson 1 Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Tower Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Thornton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto National Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    620 ft · 14 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    4.7 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Logan Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Logan Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1399 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Church Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fort Couch Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 42%
Thornton Road
2.85 mi · 7%
Market Street
2.01 mi · 5%
Logan Road
2 mi · 5%
Tower Hill Road
1.74 mi · 4%
Thompson 1 Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Charleroi
00h 36m from Palmer
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

31 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

48 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 31.41 mi (50.55 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population21,443
Coordinates39.9117400, -79.9197700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.88
Round trip
$11.77
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmer and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 03:59:50.

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.