Embarking on a 281.3-mile journey from New Hanover to Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, this drive is estimated to take approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. It's a trip that fits comfortably within a single day, making it an excellent option for a day trip. Expect a fuel cost of around $47 for this route. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its turn-heavy profile and zero highway share, so plan for a more engaged driving experience. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent local feel throughout your travel.
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
140.6 miles from New Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231.6 mi
4h 12m
Ridge Road
8.6 mi
14m
Pottstown Pike
6.5 mi
10m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
North Charlotte Street
4.2 mi
9m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
East Main Street
3.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 231.6 mi, about 4h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hanover, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
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Start on Lutheran Road
86 ft·4 sec·Lutheran Road
2
Turn right onto Swamp Pike
0.2 mi·32 sec·Swamp Pike
3
Turn left onto PA 663
4.2 mi·9 min·North Charlotte Street
4
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilson Street
5
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·State Street
6
Turn left onto PA 100
6.5 mi·10 min·Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 23
8.6 mi·14 min·Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on PA 23
3.1 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi·32 sec·Morgan Way
10
Turn left onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi·55 sec·Quarry Road
11
Turn left onto PA 10
0.2 mi·21 sec·Morgantown Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 76, PATPUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 176
326 ft·4 sec·Morgantown Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 76 Toll West: HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
232 mi·4 hr 12 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 30 West: PittsburghUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi·11 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
21
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
23
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 5th Avenue
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
25
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
26
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·47 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
27
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi·6 min·Lebanon Church Road
28
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
29
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brownsville Road
30
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·Library Road
32
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi·2 min·Connor Road
33
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft·15 sec·Washington Road
34
Turn right
156 ft·13 sec
35
Turn right
237 ft·17 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 45-minute duration and the local road nature of this 281.3-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from New Hanover to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one stop recommended and no significant highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer convenient fueling options compared to interstates, and factor in the estimated $47 fuel cost. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for frequent turns and potential traffic signals on Swamp Pike and North Charlotte Street, which will dictate your overall speed.
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 140.6 miles from New Hanover, PA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 231.6 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 62 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.6 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Lebanon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Hanover, 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 New Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 281.3 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from New Hanover, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 231.6 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 257 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.3 mi into trip|~12m in|PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn left onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.4 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76, PATP
8
24.6 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
8
256.4 mi into trip|~4h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
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 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
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257 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.85 one way
$89.71 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$49.64
$99.27
premium
$4.81
$53.25
$106.50
diesel
$4.80
$53.11
$106.23
Estimated Tolls: $30.11
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(231.6 mi)$30.11
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
$45
Tolls
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.4
1
$29.54
$13.50
Efficient EV
70.3
0
$24.61
$11.25
EV Truck/SUV
112.5
1
$39.38
$18.00
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
New Hanover, PA
Evening
in New Hanover on Monday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Smoke
0 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Mount Lebanon, PA
Evening
in Mount Lebanon on Monday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
S 2 to 7 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
141 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
3 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
5h 45m 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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 203.7
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 58.2
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 9.7
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 232.8
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 184.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway stretches to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily on roads like Swamp Pike, North Charlotte Street, and Wilson Street for the entire 281.3 miles. The absence of highway travel means you'll likely encounter more varied road conditions and potentially slower speeds as you pass through towns and local communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the profile, expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This drive will keep you actively engaged with the road.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 231.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Ridge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near PA 100 / Pottstown Pike.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 281.3 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 5.3 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,526 ft249 ft
Total Climb
2,967 ft
Total Descent
2,176 ft
Highest Point
2,526 ft
~200.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,277 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Hanover, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Mckeesport.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 281.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 231.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $30.11 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas 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 Mount Lebanon, 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. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mount Lebanon, PA before the return drive.
