Origin
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Thursday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
106.5 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Road, Cochran Road, Greentree Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m 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 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 106.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Cochran Road | — | — |
| Greentree Road | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway North | — | — |
| I 279 North | — | — |
| PA 28 North | — | — |
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 Sandy, PA.
1
Start on the route
236 ft
·
23 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
157 ft
·
13 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
4
Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
5
Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 376 East: Pittsburgh
7
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
8
Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9
Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 279 North: North Shore
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
11
Continue straight
37 mi
·
48 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
13
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
6 min
14
Turn right
19 mi
·
31 min
15
Turn left
8.3 mi
·
12 min
16
Turn right
3.1 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
19
Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Gilpin Street
20
Turn right onto West Mahoning Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Mahoning Street
21
Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hampton Avenue
22
Continue on Ridge Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Ridge Avenue
23
Turn left onto Sykes Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sykes Street
24
Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Blinker Parkway
25
Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
522 ft
·
11 sec
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
26
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn right onto Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Overdorf Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 1h 15m 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sandy, 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 106.5 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 53.2 mi from Mount Lebanon, PA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy, PA
The final approach into Sandy, 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 Sandy, 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
$17.66 one way
$35.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.91 | $6.82 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Sandy, PA
Morning in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Sandy, PA covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Road, Cochran Road, Greentree Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.2 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 $17.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA is easy. At 2h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Lebanon, PA to Sandy, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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