How far is Pittsburgh, PA from South Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to South Lebanon, PA is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
234.08 mi
04h 30m
Flight
189.24 mi
304.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.24 mi
Kilometers
304.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.08 mi
Kilometers
376.71 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive South Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Pittsburgh
116.9 mi
02h 15m
To South Lebanon
117.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and South Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and South Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    210.7 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    2421 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Quentin Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tuck Street

    1582 ft · 46 sec · Tuck Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cornwall Road

    920 ft · 23 sec · Cornwall Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wilhelm Avenue

    2745 ft · 2 min · Wilhelm Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1451 ft · 52 sec · South Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue

    99 m · 13 sec · Aspen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Smith Avenue

    140 m · 27 sec · Smith Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Horst Avenue

    1962 ft · 1 min · Horst Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Horst Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and South 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
211 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 6%
Quentin Road
3.6 mi · 2%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 1%
PA 72
0.59 mi
Wilhelm Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
189.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
02h 15m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near South Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to South Lebanon?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 117.2 miles from South Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near South Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 189.24 mi (304.55 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
South Lebanon

#2 South Lebanon

Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population10,042
Coordinates40.3284300, -76.4030200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: South Lebanon (-76.40302, 40.32843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.27 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
16.52 gal · 62.54 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.99 $75.98
Premium $4.95 $40.92 $81.84
Diesel $5.98 $49.39 $98.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and South Lebanon. The current time is 22:53:21.

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.