Mount Lebanon, PA to Silver Spring, PA is 344.2 miles and takes about 7h 7m via Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Pennsylvania for its entirety, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward trip that can comfortably be completed in a single day, making it ideal if you're looking for an efficient journey. Consider this route if you prefer a blend of highway speeds and more local road driving without needing an overnight stop.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.1 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi
1h 47m
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi
1h 25m
I 99
57.2 mi
1h 4m
I 84
45.7 mi
53m
I 81
34.7 mi
42m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi
20m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi
19m
Route 2001
2.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 99.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Lebanon, PA and Silver Spring, 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 right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
15 mi·20 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: MonroevilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
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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.
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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: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 80; US 220
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
20
Merge onto I 81
35 mi·42 min·I 81
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
24
Merge onto I 84; I 380
3.4 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
42 mi·48 min·I 84
Toward I 84 East: Milford
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 6: Milford
27
Keep slight right at fork
275 ft·6 sec
28
Turn straight onto US 6
1.6 mi·3 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29
Continue on US 6
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Harford Street
30
Turn right onto 7th Street
498 ft·25 sec·7th Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Street
198 ft·6 sec·Mill Street
32
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Water Street
33
Continue on Route 2001
2.6 mi·5 min·Route 2001
34
Turn left onto Raymondskill Road
0.4 mi·57 sec·Raymondskill Road
35
Arrive at destination
Raymondskill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour duration, departing in the morning is highly recommended to ensure you have ample daylight to complete the 344.2-mile journey. With only 2 recommended stops, you can plan for one mid-drive break to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 99.3-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your pacing.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.1 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 76 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.1 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Lebanon, PA
This is one driving day of about 344.2 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Mount Lebanon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 99.3 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 26
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.
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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.
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
$57.06 one way
$114.13 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$62.50
$125.00
premium
$4.93
$66.75
$133.51
diesel
$5.61
$76.00
$151.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.3
1
$36.14
$16.52
Efficient EV
86.1
0
$30.12
$13.77
EV Truck/SUV
137.7
1
$48.19
$22.03
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night
in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Silver Spring, PA
Late night
in Silver Spring on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
172 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
17 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
7h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 71.2
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$10
near mile 344.2
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...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 71.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 46% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, providing varied driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 99.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect the road character to shift between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you progress through Pennsylvania.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 344.2 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 Silver Spring, PA, road signs point toward Bedford and Milford.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 7m. Total distance: 344.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Silver Spring, 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 2 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, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Silver Spring, PA before the return drive.
