Origin
Franklin Park, PA
Late night in Franklin Park on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, 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
38m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Park, PA
Michael Taccetta
Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin Park, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Cochran Road, Mount Nebo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 38m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Franklin Park, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road
Turn sharp right onto Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59A
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
8
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
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 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Franklin Park, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Heidelberg along the way.
Heidelberg
17 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Nebo Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Reis Run Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Washington Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Arndt Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on Rochester Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Yellow Belt
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Reis Run Road
3
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Arndt Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mt Nebo Road
5
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Nebo Road
6
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Nebo Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 79: Washington
8
Merge onto I 79
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
I 79
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59A
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Lydia Street
522 ft
·
26 sec
·
Lydia Street
13
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Forsythe Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsythe Road
15
Turn right onto PA 121
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Greentree Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
18
Turn left
156 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
237 ft
·
17 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Mount Lebanon, PA
Late night in Mount Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin Park, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Cochran Road, Mount Nebo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Franklin Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Franklin Park, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Heidelberg along the way.
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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