Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
266.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: Michael Taccetta
The drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Hopewell, PA covers 266.4 miles and takes about 5h 34m 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 $42.85 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
133.2 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 266.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Connor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Library Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broughton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brownsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Curry Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lebanon Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Hopewell, PA.
Start on the route
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Road
Turn left onto Connor Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Library Road
Turn left onto Broughton Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
Continue on Lebanon Church Road
Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
Continue on Richland Avenue
Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
Keep slight left
Continue on 5th Avenue
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
Continue on Lincoln Way
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
Continue on PATP, I 76
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
Merge slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
Turn left onto Lampeter Road
Continue on Penn Grant Road
Turn left onto Beaver Valley Pike
Continue on West 4th Street
Turn left onto West State Street
Turn right onto South Lime Street
Continue on Kirkwood Pike
Continue on West Lancaster Avenue
Turn right onto Roneys Corner Road
Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hopewell, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Lebanon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 266.4 miles and 5h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.2 mi from Mount Lebanon, PA · 2h 47m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 133.2 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.85 one way
$85.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $48.24 | $96.47 |
| premium | $4.95 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
| Efficient EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.30 | $17.05 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hopewell on Saturday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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