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Trip from Mount Lebanon, PA to Newberry, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 25m

Distance

203.1 mi

327 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 12m ★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Lebanon, PA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Newberry, PA, PA

Newberry, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

This 203.1-mile drive from Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to Newberry, Pennsylvania, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 25 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, perfect for a straightforward journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a more engaged driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $34. Given its character, this trip is best suited for those who prefer a more connected drive through local areas rather than high-speed travel. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of the US, specifically in Pennsylvania.

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

101.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 61.6 mi 1h 25m
I 99 57.2 mi 1h 4m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 14.7 mi 20m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
Keystone Shortway 12.3 mi 13m
Appalachian Thruway 10.4 mi 11m
Susquehanna Beltway 10.2 mi 11m
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway 5.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Newberry, 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 right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30

15 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Merge onto US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
12

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
14

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
17

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.
18

Merge onto I 80; US 220

12 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
20

Turn left onto PA 64

4.5 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive
21

Turn right onto PA 477

345 ft · 6 sec · Long Run Road
22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 39 sec
23

Turn sharp left onto US 220

5.7 mi · 6 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
24

Continue on US 220

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Appalachian Thwy
25

Continue on US 220

10 mi · 11 min · Appalachian Thruway
26

Continue on US 220

10 mi · 11 min · Susquehanna Beltway
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Industrial Park, S. Reach Road
28

Turn left onto South Reach Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Reach Road
29

Turn right onto Reach Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Reach Road
30

Turn left onto Arch Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Arch Street
31

Arrive at destination

Arch Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 25-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to make the most of your day, especially since it's a single-day trip. With only one recommended stop and a turn-heavy profile, plan to take short breaks as needed, perhaps every 1.5 to 2 hours, to stay refreshed. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure you have enough for the 203.1 miles. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means you'll be making frequent adjustments. A good tip is to pre-download offline maps, as cell service can be inconsistent on local roads.

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 101.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 45 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newberry, 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 203.1 miles and 4h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Mount Lebanon, 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 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Cresson, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cresson, PA

102 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

Snyder, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hollidaysburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+14129429100

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

0.8 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Homestead, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, PA

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+14129429100

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14123474790

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.5

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14124611469

Visit website

Luma | Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $40 to $50

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14123430355

Visit website

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.5

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14129988888

Visit website

Castle Place | Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14123432665

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Little Tokyo Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+14123444366

Visit website

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.5

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 14.5

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Cochran Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 156.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
7
8.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
6
98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
6
140.5 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
156.8 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.67 one way

$67.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.88 $73.76
premium $4.93 $39.39 $78.78
diesel $5.61 $44.84 $89.68

Estimated Tolls: $0.73

Appalachian Thruway (10.4 mi) $0.73

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

$34

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.9 0 $21.33 $9.75
Efficient EV 50.8 0 $17.77 $8.12
EV Truck/SUV 81.2 1 $28.43 $13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newberry, PA

Morning in Newberry on Sunday

Local time

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

11 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

4h 25m 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

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 77
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 70
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the entire 203.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. You'll be using Washington Road, Cochran Road, and Greentree Road as your main thoroughfares, indicating a journey that keeps you close to local infrastructure and environments. This driving experience is less about covering ground quickly and more about engaging with the local landscape.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on William Penn Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.1 miles in near US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 203.1 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 0.1 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Mount Lebanon, PA and Newberry, PA, road signs point toward Bedford and Mill Hall.

Bedford

98.1 mi in | ~2h 21m

Mill Hall

169.3 mi in | ~3h 41m

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 4h 25m. Total distance: 203.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. 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.

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 Newberry, 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 0.1 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Newberry, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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