Origin
State College, PA
Late night in State College on Monday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
143 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State College, PA
Jay Brand
Mount Lebanon, PA
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 143 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, I 99, Admiral Peary Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.66 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
71.5 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from State College, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 143 miles and takes about 3h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 26 / West College Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 143 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 26 / West College Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.6 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 26 / West College Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 26 / West College Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
11.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
121.6 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
133.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
133.5 mi into trip
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~2h 59m in
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PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between State College, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
11.7 mi in
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~18m
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via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
45.6 mi in
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~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 40.9 mi | 44m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| North Atherton Street | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Blue Belt | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Connor Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Allen Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
West College Avenue
3
Turn straight
223 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Atherton Street
5
Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
6
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
34 mi
·
36 min
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I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
9
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
10
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
12
Continue on William Penn Highway
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14
Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
479 ft
·
24 sec
·
PA 885 South: Glenwood
15
Turn right onto Bates Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bates Street
16
Turn left onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
17
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
19
Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
20
Continue on Biscayne Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Maytide Street
22
Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
23
Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi
·
5 min
24
Turn right onto Connor Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
25
Turn right onto Washington Road
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Washington Road
26
Turn right
157 ft
·
14 sec
27
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
28
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 71.5 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 miles.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 36m
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 State College, 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 State College, PA
This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from State College, 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.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.5 mi from State College, PA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
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
$23.66 one way
$47.33 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.89 | $51.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.51 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 18m 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 State College, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 143 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, I 99, Admiral Peary Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.5 miles from State College, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.66 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 143 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 26 / West College Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.7 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.6 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between State College, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
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