Origin
Montgomeryville, PA
Evening in Montgomeryville on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomeryville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
306.4 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomeryville, PA
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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
This 306.4-mile drive from Montgomeryville, PA, to Mount Lebanon, PA, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 59 minutes. It's a single-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $51. You'll navigate using North Wales Road, Bethlehem Pike, and Fort Washington Expressway, with no highway driving involved. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local journey rather than a high-speed transit. Given its duration and turn-heavy profile, it's well-suited for a single day of travel within the Northeast region.
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
153.2 miles from Montgomeryville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 306.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this 306.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through local roads for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of turns and intersections. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight cruise. The drive progresses through a series of towns and communities, requiring constant attention to navigation and speed limits.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wales Road 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 5h 59m 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 Montgomeryville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wales Road | — | — |
| Bethlehem Pike | — | — |
| Fort Washington Expressway | — | — |
| I 276 | — | — |
| I 276 West | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| US 30 | — | — |
| US 30 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Wales Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomeryville, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on Horsham Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Horsham Road
2
Turn right onto North Wales Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Wales Road
3
Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
4
Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
6
Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 276 West: Harrisburg
8
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
272 mi
·
4 hr 55 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
12
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
13
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
15
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
16
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
18
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
19
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
21
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
22
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
23
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
24
Turn right onto Library Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
25
Turn left onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
26
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Washington Road
27
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
28
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 59-minute drive, leaving early in the morning is recommended to avoid potential local traffic congestion, especially since it's a turn-heavy route. With only one stop suggested, plan for a midway break to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, keeping the $51 fuel cost in mind. Since there's no highway driving, pay close attention to road signs and speed limits as you navigate through various communities. The flexibility of a single-day trip allows you to adjust your pace, but the numerous turns mean you should be prepared for a more deliberate journey.
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 153.2 miles from Montgomeryville, PA, or about 2h 59m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.2 miles or 2h 59m 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 54m
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 Montgomeryville, 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 Montgomeryville, PA
This is one driving day of about 306.4 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Montgomeryville, 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 153.2 mi from Montgomeryville, PA · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 153.2 miles from Montgomeryville, 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
$50.80 one way
$101.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.63 | $111.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.42 | $118.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.65 | $135.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.2 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 | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.71 |
| Efficient EV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.81 | $12.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.6 | 1 | $42.90 | $19.61 |
Gas CO2
107 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
Evening in Mount Lebanon on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
153 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
7 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
5h 59m 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 Montgomeryville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 306.4 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wales Road, Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.2 miles from Montgomeryville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.80 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 5h 59m 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 Montgomeryville, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montgomeryville, 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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