Origin
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Lower Burrell, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Lower Burrell, PA
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Trip Overview
Mount Lebanon to Lower Burrell is 27 miles and takes about 47 minutes via PA 28, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's quite manageable for a single day. It's a straightforward journey, perfect if you're looking for a relatively quick trip between these two locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 28 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Coxcomb Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Freeport Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greentree Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hulton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Washington Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
PA 28
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Lower Burrell, 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
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 279
Exit 70C
Toward I 279 North: North Shore
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1D
Toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on PA 28
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 28
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 9
Toward Blawnox
13
Turn straight onto Freeport Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Freeport Road
14
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hulton Bridge
15
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hulton Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Coxcomb Hill Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Coxcomb Hill Road
17
Turn straight onto Orange Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logans Ferry Road
18
Arrive at destination
PA 366; PA 56 Truck
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
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 1D
Toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio...
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Blawnox
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9
Toward Blawnox
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Lower Burrell, PA
Morning in Lower Burrell on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph
0% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 27-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA 28, Coxcomb Hill Road, and Freeport Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll drive is 7.8 miles on PA 28, providing a consistent pace for a portion of the journey. The road character shifts throughout, moving from potentially faster highway segments to more localized roads as you approach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on PA 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Lebanon, PA and Lower Burrell, PA, road signs point toward Etna and Blawnox.
Etna
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
Blawnox
17.3 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting 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 47m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on PA 28. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Lower Burrell, 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 Lower Burrell, 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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