Origin
Columbia, PA
Evening in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
232 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, PA
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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30 West, I 83 North, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
116 miles from Columbia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 43m drive with frequent turns across 232 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 West | — | — |
| I 83 North | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| US 30 | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Lincoln Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 30 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
2
Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: York
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 30 West: York
3
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
18 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 83 North: Harrisburg
5
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
7
Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
175 mi
·
3 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
12
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
13
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
15
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
16
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
18
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
19
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
21
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
22
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
23
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
24
Turn right onto Library Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
25
Turn left onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
26
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
27
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
28
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 116 miles from Columbia, PA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
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 51 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, PA
This is one driving day of about 232 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Columbia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116 mi from Columbia, PA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116 miles from Columbia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.46 one way
$76.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.13 | $84.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $44.99 | $89.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.22 | $102.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.48 | $14.85 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Oil City, PA
116 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 43m 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 Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30 West, I 83 North, I 76. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116 miles from Columbia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.46 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 straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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