Origin
Mount Lebanon, PA
Evening in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Drexel Hill, PA
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
301.3 mi
485 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
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.
Mount Lebanon, PA
Jo Kassis
Drexel Hill, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Drexel Hill, PA covers 301.3 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.86 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
150.6 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 301.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 259.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,836 ft
242 ft
Total Climb
1,413 ft
Total Descent
2,308 ft
Highest Point
1,836 ft
~125.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,594 ft
Notable High Points
1,836 ft at ~125.5 miles
+667 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 301.3 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 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 284.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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.
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
284.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 29m in
|
I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
289.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
8
296.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
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 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Towns Along This Route
Between Mount Lebanon, PA and Drexel Hill, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
Patp
24 mi in
|
~45m
Philadelphia
284.3 mi in
|
~5h 29m
|
via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 259.6 mi | 4h 42m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| I 76 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Broughton Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Drexel Hill, 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
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
30
Turn right onto Garrett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garrett Road
31
Turn right
143 ft
·
15 sec
32
Turn left
236 ft
·
17 sec
33
Arrive at 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 150.6 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.6 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 150.6 miles or 3h 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 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drexel Hill, 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 301.3 miles and 5h 59m.
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 259.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.6 mi from Mount Lebanon, PA · 3h 4m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.6 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 259.6 miles.
Arriving in Drexel Hill, PA
The final approach into Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill, 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
$49.86 one way
$99.71 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.55 | $109.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.39 | $116.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.94 | $133.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $33.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(259.6 mi)
$33.75
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
$50
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.64 | $14.46 |
| Efficient EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.36 | $12.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.5 | 1 | $42.18 | $19.28 |
Gas CO2
105 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
Drexel Hill, PA
Evening in Drexel Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
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
3 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 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 Mount Lebanon, PA to Drexel Hill, PA covers 301.3 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, Lincoln Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.6 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 $49.86 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 22 significant decision points across 301.3 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 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 284.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Lebanon, PA and Drexel Hill, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 242 ft to 1,836 ft elevation with about 1,413 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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