Mount Lebanon, PA to Easton, PA is 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m via I 79 and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this relatively short trip. It's a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't need to plan for an overnight stay. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 79
44.5 mi
48m
Keystone Shortway
25.7 mi
27m
I 279
13.3 mi
17m
PA 58
5.5 mi
10m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
3m
Greentree Road
2.3 mi
4m
PA 478
1.9 mi
2m
Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 44.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Easton, PA.
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Start on this road
237 ft·23 sec·this road
2
Turn left
156 ft·13 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·3 min·Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi·3 min·Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto PA 121
2.3 mi·4 min·Greentree Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
7
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
2.3 mi·3 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
0.2 mi·23 sec·Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9
Continue on I 279
13 mi·17 min·I 279
Exit 70CToward I 279 North: North Shore
10
Merge onto I 79
45 mi·48 min·I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
12
Merge onto I 80
26 mi·27 min·Keystone Shortway
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg
14
Keep slight right at fork
217 ft·7 sec
Toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg
15
Turn right onto PA 478
1.9 mi·2 min·PA 478
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 58
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
17
Turn right onto PA 58
5.5 mi·10 min·PA 58
18
Turn slight left onto Canoe Ripple Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Canoe Ripple Road
19
Arrive at destination
Canoe Ripple Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 10m duration, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Easton without feeling rushed. You'll want to keep an eye on fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 44.5 miles on I 79. While there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The $17 fuel cost suggests a budget-friendly excursion, but always check current prices before you depart.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.5 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Lebanon, 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 Mount Lebanon, PA
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 44.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 93 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
21.6 mi into trip|~34m in|I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
93 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.03 one way
$34.05 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.65
$37.30
premium
$4.93
$19.92
$39.83
diesel
$5.61
$22.67
$45.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Sheetz
McKees Rocks, PA
Tesla
11 DCFC
South Hills Market District - Tesla Supercharger
Bethel Park, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger
Bridgeville, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Simon South Hills Village (Pittsburgh, PA)
Pittsburgh, PA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Kenny Ross Ford Castle Shannon
Castle Shannon, PA
CHARGESMART_EV
6 DCFC
Bridgeville, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Washington Pike
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.8
0
$10.78
$4.93
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
EV Truck/SUV
41.1
0
$14.38
$6.57
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning
in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Easton, PA
Morning
in Easton on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
9 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
2h 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 44.5 miles on I 79, offering a period of consistent travel. While the initial part of the journey involves interstate driving, the inclusion of the Keystone Shortway provides a change of pace. The overall character is one of steady progress on well-maintained roads, minimizing complex navigation.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.5 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 102.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mount Lebanon, PA to Easton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward St. Petersburg along the way.
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.
Easton is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Bethlehem, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Easton borders the Delaware River and Phillipsburg, New Jersey to its east and Bethlehem to its southwest. The city lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 72 miles (116 km) west of New York City and 77 miles (124 km) north of Philadelphia.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.5 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Easton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Easton, PA before heading back.
