How far is Plum, PA from Mount Lebanon, PA?

The driving distance from Plum, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.9 mi
00h 47m
Flight
18.69 mi
30.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.69 mi
Kilometers
30.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.9 mi
Kilometers
41.68 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Plum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plum
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Mount Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plum
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swissvale
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Plum
12.9 mi
00h 23m
To Mount Lebanon
13 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plum and Mount Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Windsor Court

    94 m · 16 sec · Windsor Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stirling Drive

    740 ft · 34 sec · Stirling Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road

    2013 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Texas Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    3068 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    868 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  18. 18

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Connor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Washington Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    72 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plum 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
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.2 mi · 43%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.94 mi · 11%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 10%
Center Road
2.11 mi · 8%
Center New Texas Road
1.42 mi · 5%
Connor Road
1.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swissvale
00h 23m from Plum
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plum and Sunny near Mount Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plum to Mount Lebanon?

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Swissvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Plum and 13 miles from Mount Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plum and Sunny near Mount Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Swissvale

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

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

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Union Station

10 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

44 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

51 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plum and Mount Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 18.69 mi (30.08 km).

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#1 Plum

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population26,993
Coordinates40.5003500, -79.7494900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Mount Lebanon

#2 Mount Lebanon

Municipality in Pennsylvania

Population31,418
Coordinates40.3553500, -80.0495000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Plum (-79.74949, 40.50035)
End: Mount Lebanon (-80.0495, 40.35535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.44
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.72 $7.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $4.95 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $5.98 $5.44 $10.88

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 Plum and Mount Lebanon. The current time is 08:58:47.

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.