Origin
Lansdowne, PA
Evening in Lansdowne on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansdowne, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
302.5 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
★
6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansdowne, PA
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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lansdowne, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 302.5 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.15 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
151.3 miles from Lansdowne, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 302.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lansdowne Avenue 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, 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 Lansdowne, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lansdowne Avenue | — | — |
| Darby Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| Schuylkill Expressway | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Lansdowne Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdowne, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on East Baltimore Avenue
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Baltimore Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Lansdowne Avenue
3
Continue on Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
4
Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
9
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
10
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
11
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mall Boulevard
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 West: Harrisburg
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
18
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
20
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
21
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
22
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
23
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
25
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
26
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
27
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
28
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
29
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
30
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
31
Turn right onto Library Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
32
Turn left onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
33
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
34
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
35
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
36
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 151.3 miles from Lansdowne, PA, or about 3h 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 151.3 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
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 Lansdowne, 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 Lansdowne, PA
This is one driving day of about 302.5 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Lansdowne, 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 151.3 mi from Lansdowne, PA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 151.3 miles from Lansdowne, 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
$50.15 one way
$100.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $54.93 | $109.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $58.67 | $117.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.79 | $133.58 |
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: 105.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.76 | $14.52 |
| Efficient EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.47 | $12.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121 | 1 | $42.35 | $19.36 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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
Evening in Mount Lebanon on Wednesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
151 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
8 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
6h 1m 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 Lansdowne, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 302.5 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.3 miles from Lansdowne, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.15 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 1m, 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 Lansdowne, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lansdowne, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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