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Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Baldwin, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

298 mi

480 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 52m ★
6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m

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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Downtown Baldwin, PA, PA

Baldwin, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Baldwin, PA covers 298 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Road, Connor Road, Library Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.40 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

149 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 298 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, 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 Mount Lebanon, PA to Baldwin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Road
Connor Road
Library Road
Broughton Road
Brownsville Road
Curry Hollow Road
Lebanon Church Road
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

236 ft · 23 sec · the route
2

Turn left

157 ft · 17 sec
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Road

282 ft · 12 sec · Washington Road
4

Turn left onto Connor Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Library Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Library Road
6

Turn left onto Broughton Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Broughton Road
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Brownsville Road
8

Continue on Curry Hollow Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
9

Continue on Lebanon Church Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Church Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Church Road
11

Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12

Continue on Richland Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
13

Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

0.4 mi · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14

Keep slight left

2.1 mi · 3 min
15

Continue on 5th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
16

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
17

Continue on Lincoln Way

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
18

Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
19

Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · PATP, I 76
20

Continue on PATP, I 76

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PATP, I 76
21

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 76 East: Harrisburg
22

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

245 mi · 4 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
23

Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

0.4 mi · 1 min · PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
24

Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

0.6 mi · 1 min · PA 100 South: Downingtown
25

Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
26

Merge slight left

1.6 mi · 2 min
27

Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

0.1 mi · 24 sec · PA 3: Newtown Square
28

Turn right onto West Chester Pike

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike
29

Turn right onto South Chester Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
30

Continue on Middletown Road

5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road
31

Continue on South New Middletown Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road
32

Continue on Edgmont Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
33

Turn left onto East 22nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 22nd Street
34

Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

0.3 mi · 34 sec · MacDade Boulevard
35

Turn right onto Bullens Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bullens Lane
36

Turn left onto Chester Pike

482 ft · 12 sec · Chester Pike
37

Turn right onto Saville Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Saville Avenue
38

Turn left onto Industrial Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Industrial Highway
39

Turn left onto Baldwin Creek

0.3 mi · 1 min · Baldwin Creek
40

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 149 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 3h 2m 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 66 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149 miles or 3h 2m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, 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 298 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149 mi from Mount Lebanon, PA · 3h 2m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

149 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baldwin, PA

The final approach into Baldwin, 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 Baldwin, 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

$49.40 one way

$98.81 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $54.11 $108.22
premium $4.93 $57.79 $115.59
diesel $5.61 $65.79 $131.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.4 1 $31.29 $14.30
Efficient EV 74.5 0 $26.08 $11.92
EV Truck/SUV 119.2 1 $41.72 $19.07

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Lebanon, PA

Evening in Mount Lebanon on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwin, PA

Evening in Baldwin on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

149 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 4m 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 Mount Lebanon, PA to Baldwin, PA covers 298 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Road, Connor Road, Library Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149 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 $49.40 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 4m, 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 Mount Lebanon, PA to Baldwin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Lebanon, PA to Baldwin, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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