Origin
Darby, PA
Late night in Darby on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Darby, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
304.2 mi
489 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 53m
★
6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darby, PA
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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Darby, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 304.2 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.43 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
152.1 miles from Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA
Full guide →Mt. Lebanon is an affluent suburb in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, about seven miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh. Uptown Mt. Lebanon, a business district along Washington Road in the northern part of the township, is one of the more prominent business districts in the area outside of Pittsburgh itself.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 6m. Total distance: 304.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 304.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Darby, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | — | — |
| Darby Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| Schuylkill Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darby, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on South Lansdowne Avenue
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lansdowne Avenue
4
Continue on Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
5
Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 76 West: Valley Forge
9
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mall Boulevard
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 West: Harrisburg
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
21
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
22
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
23
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
24
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
25
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
26
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
27
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
28
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
29
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
30
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
31
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
32
Turn right onto Library Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
33
Turn left onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
34
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
35
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
36
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.1 miles from Darby, PA, or about 3h 3m 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 67 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.1 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
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 Darby, 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 Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 304.2 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Darby, 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 152.1 mi from Darby, PA · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.1 miles from Darby, 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
$50.43 one way
$100.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.24 | $110.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.00 | $117.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.16 | $134.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.3 | 1 | $31.94 | $14.60 |
| Efficient EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.62 | $12.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.7 | 1 | $42.59 | $19.47 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Mount Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
152 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
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Darby, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 304.2 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.1 miles from Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Darby, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Darby, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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