Origin
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Highland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Lebanon, PA
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Highland, PA
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Trip Overview
Mount Lebanon, PA to Highland, PA is 18.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 19 Truck, I 279, and Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip primarily within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend a significant portion of the drive on major roadways, making it a functional rather than scenic option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 Truck | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| I 279 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greentree Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Perrymont Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19 Truck
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Highland, PA.
1
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
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 279
Exit 70C
Toward I 279 North: North Shore
10
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 19 Truck
Exit 4
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 19 Truck
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn left onto Perrymont Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Perrymont Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Perrymont Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
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.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 19 Truck
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergreen Road
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 4
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergr...
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 19 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Highland, PA
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
11 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 63% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the 33-minute journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on US 19 Truck. As you progress, you'll transition between different highway segments, including I 279 and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. It’s a route built for efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on US 19 Truck.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 Truck and I 279. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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.
About the Cities
Starting 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 33m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on US 19 Truck. 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 Highland, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 Highland, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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