Traveling from Coatesville to Mount Lebanon covers 265.1 miles across Pennsylvania, typically taking about 5 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $44 for fuel will cover your transit across the state. The trip relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, and the Lincoln Highway to bridge the distance between the eastern and western parts of the state. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is best suited for travelers looking to reach their destination efficiently.
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
132.5 miles from Coatesville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180.4 mi
3h 17m
PA 283
28.9 mi
34m
Lincoln Highway
8.9 mi
15m
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.2 mi
12m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
5.6 mi
7m
Newport Road
5.3 mi
8m
US 30
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 180.4 mi, about 3h 17m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,124 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coatesville, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on PA 82
1.6 mi·2 min·North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
3
Merge onto US 30
5.6 mi·7 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi·7 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.5 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi·8 min·Newport Road
7
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi·12 min·Old Philadelphia Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 30 West
9
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi·6 min·US 30
10
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi·34 min·PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: HarrisburgUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, PittsburghUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 283
406 ft·1 min·I 283
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
180 mi·3 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 30 West: PittsburghUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi·11 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
20
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
22
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 5th Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
24
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
25
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·47 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
26
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi·6 min·Lebanon Church Road
27
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
28
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brownsville Road
29
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·Library Road
31
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi·2 min·Connor Road
32
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft·15 sec·Washington Road
33
Turn right
156 ft·13 sec
34
Turn right
237 ft·17 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan to make at least one intentional stop to break up the 5-hour and 29-minute duration. Since the route is highway-heavy, keep a close watch on your fuel levels before entering the long 180.4-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where service plazas are your primary option for refueling. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion on these busy corridors. Given that this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; if you find yourself needing a break, utilize the transition between the Turnpike and PA 283 to stretch your legs and reassess your arrival time.
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 132.5 miles from Coatesville, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 16m
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 Coatesville, 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 Coatesville, PA
This is one driving day of about 265.1 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Coatesville, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 180.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 240.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
5
1.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.3 mi into trip|~46m in|PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
8
240.3 mi into trip|~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
7
240.9 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.27 one way
$84.54 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$46.78
$93.56
premium
$4.81
$50.18
$100.36
diesel
$4.80
$50.06
$100.11
Estimated Tolls: $23.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(180.4 mi)$23.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.5
0
$27.84
$12.72
Efficient EV
66.3
0
$23.20
$10.60
EV Truck/SUV
106
1
$37.11
$16.97
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Coatesville, PA
Morning
in Coatesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
S 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning
in Mount Lebanon on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
S 3 to 7 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
133 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
3 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 29m 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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
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...
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 45.7
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 219.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused interstate experience, as 81% of this 265.1-mile journey is spent on high-speed highways. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 180.4 miles. While the drive starts in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the transition to the western side of the state feels consistent due to the heavy reliance on these primary road systems. You should be prepared for a steady, rhythmic pace rather than technical winding roads, making this a practical route for those who prioritize speed and direct navigation.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 180.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 265.1 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,485 ft322 ft
Total Climb
2,219 ft
Total Descent
1,501 ft
Highest Point
2,485 ft
~208.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,163 ft
Notable High Points
2,485 ft at ~208.3 miles+1,323 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coatesville, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Mckeesport.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 265.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 180.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.45 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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.
