Origin
Mount Lebanon, PA
Evening in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Coatesville, PA
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
265 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Lebanon, PA
Jo Kassis
Coatesville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mount Lebanon to Coatesville covers a 265-mile trek across Pennsylvania that typically takes about 5 hours and 28 minutes. Because the trip is entirely contained within the Northeast region, you can comfortably complete this journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $44 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will rely primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, and the Lincoln Highway to navigate between these two points. Since highway driving accounts for 81% of the route, this trip is best suited for those who prefer steady, efficient travel over winding backroads.
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
132.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers. The backbone of your journey is the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a substantial 180.7-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Because 81% of the trip is spent on highways, you should anticipate a consistent pace that minimizes frequent stops. While the transition onto PA 283 and the Lincoln Highway introduces some variety, the overall personality of this drive remains efficient and straightforward. You will find that the road conditions are predictable, allowing you to settle into a rhythm as you cross the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 180.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 265 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
|
Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
205.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
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 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
8
263.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 82 South: Coatesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 82 South: Coatesville
Towns Along This Route
Between Mount Lebanon, PA and Coatesville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Hershey and Lancaster.
Patp
24 mi in
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~45m
Hershey
205.4 mi in
|
~4h 5m
Lancaster
205.9 mi in
|
~4h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 180.7 mi | 3h 18m |
| PA 283 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| Lincoln Highway | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Newport Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| US 30 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 180.7 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Coatesville, PA.
1
Start on this road
237 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
156 ft
·
16 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
281 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
6
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
11
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lincoln Way
18
Turn slight right onto US 30
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
20
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Toward PATP, I 76
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 76; PATP
181 mi
·
3 hr 18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 1A
Toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
25
Merge onto PA 283
29 mi
·
33 min
·
PA 283
Use the none lane.
26
Merge onto US 30
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
Use the none lane.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward PA 340
28
Keep slight left at fork
258 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn left onto PA 340
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
30
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Newport Road
31
Turn left onto US 30
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
33
Take the exit
272 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Coatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward PA 82 South: Coatesville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto PA 82
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
36
Arrive at destination
PA 82
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 28-minute drive, plan for at least one strategic stop to break up the long 180.7-mile stint on the Turnpike. Since the route is highway-heavy, leaving early in the morning can help you bypass potential congestion and maintain your momentum. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $44 estimate assumes standard highway driving, but traffic patterns can influence your actual consumption. Because this is a manageable single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel behind the wheel. Use your one planned stop to stretch your legs before tackling the final transition onto the Lincoln Highway.
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 132.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.7 miles.
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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 45m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coatesville, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Lebanon, 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 Mount Lebanon, PA
This is one driving day of about 265 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Lebanon, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 180.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.5 mi from Mount Lebanon, PA · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.7 miles.
Arriving in Coatesville, PA
The final approach into Coatesville, 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 Coatesville, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.85 one way
$87.70 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.35 | $102.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.87 | $117.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.49
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(180.7 mi)
$23.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.19 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.10 | $16.96 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Coatesville, PA
Evening in Coatesville on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
133 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 28m 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 Mount Lebanon, PA to Coatesville, PA covers 265 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.85 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 265 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Lebanon, PA and Coatesville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Hershey and Lancaster.
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