How far is Penn Hills, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.8 mi
00h 38m
Flight
14.96 mi
24.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.96 mi
Kilometers
24.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.8 mi
Kilometers
33.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-04-18T03:26
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenfield
PA

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
10.4 mi
00h 19m
To Mount Lebanon
10.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1977 ft · 58 sec · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 West, US 22 West

    952 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.08 mi · 29%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.94 mi · 14%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 12%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 10%
Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 6%
Connor Road
1.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

6.08 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 19m from Penn Hills
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Penn Hills to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Penn Hills and 10.4 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

49 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.08 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 Penn Hills and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 03:26:26.

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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.