Origin
Rankin, PA
Late night in Rankin on Saturday
Local time
5:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rankin, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rankin, PA
Haneul Trac
Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rankin, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 13.6 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Belt, Becks Run Road, PA 837 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Blue Belt. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA
Full guide →Mt. Lebanon is an affluent suburb in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, about seven miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh. Uptown Mt. Lebanon, a business district along Washington Road in the northern part of the township, is one of the more prominent business districts in the area outside of Pittsburgh itself.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 13.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Belt is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Rankin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto 4th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Rankin Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Rankin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Blue Belt / Maytide Street
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt / Maytide Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Blue Belt
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rankin, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.
Pittsburgh
1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Belt | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| PA 837 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East 8th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Connor Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Maytide Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Belt
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rankin, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Keep slight left at fork onto 4th Avenue
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hawkins Avenue
441 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Rankin Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Rankin Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue
222 ft
·
15 sec
·
Kenmawr Avenue
6
Turn left
476 ft
·
17 sec
7
Continue on Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankin Bridge
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 837 North: Homestead, Pittsburgh
9
Turn straight onto PA 837
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
10
Continue on PA 837
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 8th Avenue
11
Continue on PA 837
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Avenue
12
Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 8th Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto PA 837; Blue Belt
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 837; Blue Belt
Toward PA 837 North: Carson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
15
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
17
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
18
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
20
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
21
Turn right
156 ft
·
13 sec
22
Turn right
237 ft
·
17 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $4.95 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mount Lebanon, PA
Late night in Mount Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
5:51 AM
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
20 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
29m 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 Rankin, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 13.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Belt, Becks Run Road, PA 837. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Rankin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.2 miles (Rankin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Rankin, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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