Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
159.5 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Jo Kassis
The drive from Chambersburg, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Way, Lincoln Way West, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from Chambersburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 159.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Way West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chambersburg, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
Start on North Main Street
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Way
Continue on Lincoln Way West
Continue on Lincoln Highway
Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
Continue on West 5th Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
Continue on Richland Avenue
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
Continue on Brownsville Road
Turn right onto Broughton Road
Turn right onto Library Road
Turn left onto Connor Road
Turn right onto Washington Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Lebanon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chambersburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chambersburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 159.5 miles and 3h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Chambersburg, PA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Chambersburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mount Lebanon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Lebanon, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.66 one way
$51.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| premium | $4.95 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $37.55 | $75.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Chambersburg on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
80 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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