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Trip from Harrisburg, 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

4h 9m

Distance

202.7 mi

326 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Lebanon, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 202.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 7th Street, Forster Street, M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.61 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

101.4 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Harrisburg, PA

Full guide →

Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.

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 4h 9m. Total distance: 202.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 202.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th 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.

This is a straightforward 4h 9m 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 Harrisburg, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 7th Street
Forster Street
M
Taylor Bridge Bypass
Cumberland Boulevard
North 32nd Street
I 76
I 76 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North 7th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.

1

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street

210 ft · 7 sec · North 7th Street
3

Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
4

Turn right

423 ft · 10 sec
5

Turn straight onto Forster Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Forster Street
6

Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
7

Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
8

Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Boulevard
9

Continue on North 32nd Street

4.0 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 76 West: Pittsburgh
12

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

169 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
14

Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 30 West: Pittsburgh
15

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Turn left onto Lincoln Way

6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
17

Turn left onto 5th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
18

Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lysle Boulevard
19

Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
20

Continue on West 5th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
21

Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
22

Continue on Richland Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
23

Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
24

Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
25

Continue on Curry Hollow Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
26

Continue on Brownsville Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
27

Turn right onto Broughton Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Broughton Road
28

Turn right onto Library Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Library Road
29

Turn left onto Connor Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road
30

Turn right onto Washington Road

390 ft · 15 sec · Washington Road
31

Turn right

157 ft · 14 sec
32

Turn right

236 ft · 17 sec
33

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 101.4 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 4m 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 45 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m

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 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 202.7 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Harrisburg, 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 101.4 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 2h 4m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berlin, PA

101 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

Chambersburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berlin, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Harrisburg, 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

$33.61 one way

$67.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.81 $73.61
premium $4.93 $39.31 $78.62
diesel $5.61 $44.75 $89.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.8 0 $21.28 $9.73
Efficient EV 50.7 0 $17.74 $8.11
EV Truck/SUV 81.1 1 $28.38 $12.97

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Morning in Harrisburg on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Lebanon, PA

Morning in Mount Lebanon on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Berlin, PA

101 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

15 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 9m 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 Harrisburg, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 202.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 7th Street, Forster Street, M. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.4 miles from Harrisburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.61 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 9m 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 Harrisburg, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Harrisburg, 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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