Origin
Coatesville, PA
Evening in Coatesville on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coatesville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
265.1 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coatesville, PA
Jack Pace
Mount Lebanon, PA
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
Traveling from Coatesville to Mount Lebanon covers 265.1 miles across Pennsylvania, typically taking about 5 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $44 for fuel will cover your transit across the state. The trip relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, and the Lincoln Highway to bridge the distance between the eastern and western parts of the state. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is best suited for travelers looking to reach their destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.5 miles from Coatesville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused interstate experience, as 81% of this 265.1-mile journey is spent on high-speed highways. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 180.4 miles. While the drive starts in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the transition to the western side of the state feels consistent due to the heavy reliance on these primary road systems. You should be prepared for a steady, rhythmic pace rather than technical winding roads, making this a practical route for those who prioritize speed and direct navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 180.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 265.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
8
240.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
7
240.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Towns Along This Route
Between Coatesville, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Mckeesport.
Patp Toll: Philadelphia
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Pittsburgh
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Mckeesport
240.3 mi in
|
~4h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 180.4 mi | 3h 17m |
| PA 283 | 28.9 mi | 34m |
| Lincoln Highway | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Newport Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| US 30 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 180.4 mi, about 3h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coatesville, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on PA 82
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
3
Merge onto US 30
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Newport Road
7
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 West
9
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi
·
34 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Use the none lane.
11
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 283
406 ft
·
1 min
·
I 283
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
180 mi
·
3 hr 17 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
20
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
22
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
24
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richland Avenue
25
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
26
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
28
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
29
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
31
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
32
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
33
Turn right
156 ft
·
13 sec
34
Turn right
237 ft
·
17 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan to make at least one intentional stop to break up the 5-hour and 29-minute duration. Since the route is highway-heavy, keep a close watch on your fuel levels before entering the long 180.4-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where service plazas are your primary option for refueling. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion on these busy corridors. Given that this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; if you find yourself needing a break, utilize the transition between the Turnpike and PA 283 to stretch your legs and reassess your arrival time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.5 miles from Coatesville, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 miles.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Lebanon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coatesville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Coatesville, PA
This is one driving day of about 265.1 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coatesville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 180.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.5 mi from Coatesville, PA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Coatesville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.4 miles.
Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.87 one way
$87.73 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.90 | $117.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(180.4 mi)
$23.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.84 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.20 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.11 | $16.97 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Mount Lebanon, PA
Evening in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
133 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coatesville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 265.1 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.5 miles from Coatesville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 265.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Coatesville, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Mckeesport.
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