Connecting Upper Providence to Mount Lebanon, this 289.1-mile journey across Pennsylvania is a straightforward trek that typically takes 5 hours and 46 minutes. Because the route is highway-focused, it is well-suited for a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $48 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. While the drive is efficient, the length suggests you should prepare for a solid half-day behind the wheel. It is an ideal path for travelers prioritizing speed and direct transit over winding backroads.
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
144.5 miles from Upper Providence, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245.5 mi
4h 27m
PA 100
7.5 mi
11m
West Chester Pike
7.1 mi
11m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Broughton Road
2.5 mi
5m
Providence Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 245.5 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
104 ft·7 sec·West Bishop Hollow Road
2
Turn left onto Providence Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Providence Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto PA 3
7.1 mi·11 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, DowningtownUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi·1 min·West Chester Bypass
6
Take the exit onto PA 100
7.5 mi·11 min·PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: ExtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
246 mi·4 hr 27 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 30 West: PittsburghUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi·11 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
15
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
17
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 5th Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
19
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
20
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·47 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
21
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi·6 min·Lebanon Church Road
22
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
23
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brownsville Road
24
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi·5 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·Library Road
26
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi·2 min·Connor Road
27
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft·15 sec·Washington Road
28
Turn right
156 ft·13 sec
29
Turn right
237 ft·17 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a long, highway-heavy drive, aim to head out early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the 289.1-mile distance can become fatiguing without a break. Because the Pennsylvania Turnpike constitutes the longest portion of your trip, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the major highway corridors. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility allows you to adjust your pace, but staying consistent on the Turnpike is the key to maintaining your estimated 5-hour and 46-minute arrival time.
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 144.5 miles from Upper Providence, PA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.5 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 64 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 2h 48m 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 29m
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 Upper Providence, 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 Upper Providence, PA
This is one driving day of about 289.1 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Upper Providence, 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 245.5 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 264.8 — 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|Providence Road
Turn left onto Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
6
10.5 mi into trip|~18m in|PA 100
Take the exit onto PA 100 toward PA 100 North: Exton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
8
264.2 mi into trip|~4h 59m 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
7
264.8 mi into trip|~5h 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
$47.93 one way
$95.86 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$52.49
$104.99
premium
$4.93
$56.07
$112.13
diesel
$5.61
$63.83
$127.66
Estimated Tolls: $31.92
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(245.5 mi)$31.92
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
$48
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.7
1
$30.36
$13.88
Efficient EV
72.3
0
$25.30
$11.56
EV Truck/SUV
115.6
1
$40.47
$18.50
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Upper Providence, PA
Morning
in Upper Providence on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning
in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
145 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
1 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 46m 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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 109.6
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...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 209.3
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
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...
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 59.8
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You will spend 88% of this trip on highways, giving the route a consistent, high-speed personality. The vast majority of your time—specifically a 245.5-mile stretch—is spent navigating the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which provides the backbone of your journey. You will also utilize PA 100 and West Chester Pike to navigate the transition between your origin and the interstate system. This setup creates a reliable, predictable rhythm for the driver, minimizing the need for technical maneuvering. Expect a focused interstate grind that prioritizes steady progress over changing road textures.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 245.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Providence Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 289.1 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: near the start (Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Upper Providence, 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 289.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 245.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $31.92 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.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (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.
