Trip from Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

56.3 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 25m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 30m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 38m

8 PM

1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Budapest Road, Bobtown Road, Garards Fort Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.1 miles from Newtown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 56.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Budapest 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 Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Budapest Road	—	—
Bobtown Road	—	—
Garards Fort Road	—	—
Kirby Road	—	—
William Flynn Highway	—	—
US 19	—	—
Washington Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Budapest Road

66 ft · 8 sec · Budapest Road

2

Continue on Budapest Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Budapest Road

3

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

5.1 mi · 9 min · Bobtown Road

4

Turn left onto Garards Fort Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Garards Fort Road

5

Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kirby Road

6

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 46 sec

7

Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway

29 mi · 32 min · William Flynn Highway

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Murtland Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 19: Murtland Avenue

9

Turn straight onto Washington Road

16 mi · 31 min · Washington Road

10

Turn right

157 ft · 14 sec

11

Turn right

236 ft · 17 sec

12

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 28.1 miles from Newtown, PA, or about 42m 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 12 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.1 miles or 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Lebanon, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newtown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newtown, PA

This is one driving day of about 56.3 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Newtown, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.1 mi from Newtown, PA · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Strabane, PA

28 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

Morrisville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Strabane, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Newtown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA

The final approach into Mount Lebanon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.33 one way

$18.67 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$10.22	$20.45
premium	$4.93	$10.92	$21.84
diesel	$5.61	$12.43	$24.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.9	$5.91	$2.70
Efficient EV	14.1	$4.93	$2.25
EV Truck/SUV	22.5	$7.88	$3.60

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newtown, PA

Evening in Newtown on Wednesday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Lebanon, PA

Evening in Mount Lebanon on Wednesday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 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

1h 25m 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 Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Budapest Road, Bobtown Road, Garards Fort Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Newtown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.33 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.

The drive from Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Newtown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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