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Trip from White, 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

1h 23m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown White, PA, PA

White, PA

TIORHISTA R

municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Lebanon, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from White, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hayden Boulevard, Mount Pleasant Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Hayden Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.64 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 1h 23m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 46.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hayden Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near Mt Top Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (Mt Top Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | Mt Top Road

At end of road, turn right onto Mt Top Road

Navigation decision point

5
27.8 mi into trip | ~48m in | PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard

Merge onto PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
39.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward South Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward South Park
5
46 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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 White, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Park along the way.

Park

39.7 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hayden Boulevard 11.9 mi 21m
Mount Pleasant Road 11.4 mi 18m
East Main Street 4.8 mi 7m
Three Mile Hill 3.9 mi 6m
Bear Rocks Road 3 mi 7m
State Route 31 2.7 mi 4m
Broughton Road 2.5 mi 5m
White Road 1.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Hayden Boulevard — 11.9 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Buchanan Road

205 ft · 7 sec · Buchanan Road
2

Turn right onto White Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · White Road
3

Continue on Bear Rocks Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · Bear Rocks Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Mt Top Road

82 ft · 2 sec · Mt Top Road
5

Turn slight left onto Bear Rocks Road

181 ft · 5 sec · Bear Rocks Road
6

Turn left onto PA 31

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 31
7

Continue on PA 31

3.9 mi · 6 min · Three Mile Hill
8

Continue on PA 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 31
9

Continue on PA 31

11 mi · 18 min · Mount Pleasant Road
10

Continue on PA 136

4.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
11

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec
12

Merge onto PA 51

12 mi · 21 min · Hayden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

393 ft · 12 sec
Toward South Park
14

Turn right onto Yellow Belt

175 ft · 3 sec · Lebanon Church Road
15

Continue on Yellow Belt

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
16

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
17

Turn right onto Broughton Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 2 min · Library Road
19

Turn left 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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from White, PA · 40m into the drive

Downtown West Newton, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Newton, PA

23 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

New Stanton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Newton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from White, 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

$7.64 one way

$15.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.37 $16.74
premium $4.93 $8.94 $17.88
diesel $5.61 $10.18 $20.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

White, PA

Morning in White on Saturday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Lebanon, PA

Morning in Mount Lebanon on Saturday

Local time

8:43 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

16 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 23m 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 White, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hayden Boulevard, Mount Pleasant Road, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from White, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.64 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 is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (Mt Top Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

On the drive from White, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Park along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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