Origin
Back Mountain, PA
Afternoon in Back Mountain on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Back Mountain, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
264.5 mi
426 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 40m
★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Back Mountain, PA
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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
Back Mountain, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is 264.5 miles and takes about 5h 52m via William Penn Highway and I-99, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region before heading towards another part of the state. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with potentially slower sections. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is a practical option for getting across the state efficiently. Consider this if you're looking for a straightforward journey without needing an overnight stop.
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
132.3 miles from Back Mountain, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| Keystone Shortway | 50.6 mi | 54m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| State Route 118 | 23.6 mi | 41m |
| PA 118 | 18.2 mi | 26m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| I 180 | 12 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Mountain, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on PA 118
18 mi
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26 min
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PA 118
2
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 118
24 mi
·
41 min
·
State Route 118
3
Turn left onto PA 405
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on PA 405
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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PA 405
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 180
12 mi
·
13 min
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I 180
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
8
Merge onto I 80
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
10
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
13
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
14
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
15
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
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Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
23
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
24
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
25
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
26
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
27
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
29
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
30
Turn right
156 ft
·
13 sec
31
Turn right
237 ft
·
17 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 52-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the journey and any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer stretches; the estimated fuel cost is around $44. A specific tip for this route: be aware that the William Penn Highway can have more local traffic and varied speed limits, so plan to adjust your pace accordingly before transitioning to I-99.
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 132.3 miles from Back Mountain, PA, or about 2h 51m 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 58 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 51m 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 38m
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 Back Mountain, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Back Mountain, PA
This is one driving day of about 264.5 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Back Mountain, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Back Mountain, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 108.9 and 255.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
133.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
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
243.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
|
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
255 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m 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
255.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m in
|
PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.85 one way
$87.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $48.03 | $96.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $51.30 | $102.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.40 | $116.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.77 | $12.70 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.03 | $16.93 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 52m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 191.5
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 191.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the William Penn Highway and the Keystone Shortway, which can offer a good pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 61.2 miles on the William Penn Highway, giving you a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving from potentially more local roads to faster-paced interstate driving. Be prepared for this variation as you navigate the 264.5 miles.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 108.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 264.5 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 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.1 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Back Mountain, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
133.3 mi in
|
~2h 52m
|
via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
167.1 mi in
|
~3h 29m
About the Cities
Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA
Full guide →Founded 1912
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.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Christ, Scientist — church building in Mt. Lebanon, United States of America
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 5h 52m. Total distance: 264.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mount Lebanon, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.1 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.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mount Lebanon, PA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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