Origin
Hanover, PA
Afternoon in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
1:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
198.6 mi
320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 198.6 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carlisle Street, West Elm Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.93 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
99.3 miles from Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 198.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 198.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carlisle 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 35m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanover, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Street | — | — |
| West Elm Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hanover Road | — | — |
| East Hanover Street | — | — |
| Hanover Street | — | — |
| York Street | — | — |
| Lincoln Square | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Carlisle Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on Broadway
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Carlisle Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlisle Street
3
Turn left onto West Elm Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Elm Avenue
4
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hanover Road
6
Continue on East Hanover Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hanover Street
7
Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Road
8
Continue on Hanover Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hanover Street
9
Continue on York Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
York Street
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lincoln Square
11
Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
12
Continue on Buford Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Avenue
13
Continue on Chambersburg Road
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Chambersburg Road
14
Continue on Lincoln Way East
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Lincoln Way East
15
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincoln Way East
16
Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Way West
17
Continue on Lincoln Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
18
Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
19
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
21
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
94 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
23
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
24
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
25
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
26
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
27
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
28
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
29
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
30
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
31
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
32
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
33
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
34
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
35
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
36
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
37
Turn right onto Library Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
38
Turn left onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
39
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Washington Road
40
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
41
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
42
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 99.3 miles from Hanover, PA, or about 2h 17m 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 44 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 46m
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 Hanover, 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 Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 198.6 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hanover, 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 99.3 mi from Hanover, PA · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.3 miles from Hanover, 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
$32.93 one way
$65.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.06 | $72.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.52 | $77.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.38 | $7.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Mount Lebanon on Thursday
Local time
1:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
99 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
16 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
4h 35m 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 Hanover, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 198.6 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carlisle Street, West Elm Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.3 miles from Hanover, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.93 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 35m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hanover, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hanover, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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