Origin
South Union, PA
Morning in South Union on Thursday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Union, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
235.1 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Union, PA
Michael Taccetta
Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Union, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 235.1 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beck Road, Salt Spring Road, Blockhouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.98 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
117.5 miles from South Union, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 235.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m 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 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 235.1 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.
Beck 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Union, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beck Road | — | — |
| Salt Spring Road | — | — |
| Blockhouse Road | — | — |
| Route 414 | — | — |
| Appalachian Thruway | — | — |
| US 220 South | — | — |
| Susquehanna Beltway | — | — |
| PA 477 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beck Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Union, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on South Union Road
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Union Road
2
Turn right onto Beck Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Beck Road
3
Turn right onto Salt Spring Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Salt Spring Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi
·
7 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Blockhouse Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blockhouse Road
6
Turn right onto Route 414
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 414
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 220 South: Lock Haven
10
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
11
Continue on Appalachian Thruway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
PA 477: Salona
13
Turn right onto Long Run Road
440 ft
·
11 sec
·
Long Run Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
15
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
18
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
22
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
23
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
24
Continue on William Penn Highway
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
26
Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
479 ft
·
24 sec
·
PA 885 South: Glenwood
27
Turn right onto Bates Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bates Street
28
Turn left onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
29
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
31
Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
32
Continue on Biscayne Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Maytide Street
34
Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
35
Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi
·
5 min
36
Turn right onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
37
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Washington Road
38
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
39
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.5 miles from South Union, PA, or about 2h 38m 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 52 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 2h 38m 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 19m
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 South Union, 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 South Union, PA
This is one driving day of about 235.1 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from South Union, 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 117.5 mi from South Union, PA · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.5 miles from South Union, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Lebanon, 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
$38.98 one way
$77.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.69 | $85.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $45.59 | $91.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.91 | $103.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.69 | $11.28 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94 | 1 | $32.91 | $15.05 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Thursday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Tyrone, PA
118 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
10 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
5h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Union, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 235.1 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beck Road, Salt Spring Road, Blockhouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.5 miles from South Union, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Union, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Union, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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