Origin
Weigelstown, PA
Morning in Weigelstown on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weigelstown, PA to Mount Lebanon, 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 26m
Distance
213.7 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weigelstown, PA
Mathias Reding
Mount Lebanon, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Weigelstown, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip is a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a route that's predominantly highway driving, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to cover the distance without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
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
106.8 miles from Weigelstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 169.4 mi | 3h 6m |
| Carlisle Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| South York Road | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Old York Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Broughton Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 169.4 mi, about 3h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weigelstown, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on Alta Vista Road
88 ft
·
8 sec
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Alta Vista Road
2
Continue on Alta Vista Road
70 ft
·
6 sec
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Alta Vista Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 74
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Carlisle Road
4
Continue on PA 74
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
5
Continue on PA 74
5.3 mi
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7 min
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Carlisle Road
6
Continue on Old York Road
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Old York Road
7
Turn right onto Game Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Game Road
8
Turn right onto South York Road
5.3 mi
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10 min
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South York Road
9
Continue on South Market Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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US 15
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
169 mi
·
3 hr 6 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
20
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Jerome Street Bridge
22
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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West 5th Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 5th Avenue
24
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richland Avenue
25
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
26
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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Lebanon Church Road
27
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
28
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
29
Turn right onto Broughton Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Library Road
31
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Connor Road
32
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
Washington Road
33
Turn right
156 ft
·
13 sec
34
Turn right
237 ft
·
17 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 26m duration, you can easily complete this drive in one day, so consider leaving in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $35, so plan your fill-ups accordingly. A key tip for this route is to be prepared for potential turnpike tolls, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a tolled highway.
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 106.8 miles from Weigelstown, PA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.4 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 47 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 8m 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 24m
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 Weigelstown, 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 Weigelstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 213.7 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Weigelstown, 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 169.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.8 miles from Weigelstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 169.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 18.6 and 189.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
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 I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
188.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m 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
189.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
5
189.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Merge onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.43 one way
$70.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $41.44 | $82.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.02
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(169.4 mi)
$22.02
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
$35
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.70 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Mount Lebanon, PA
Morning in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Martinsburg, PA
107 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
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 26m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 29.5
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 140
View on nps.gov
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 117.9
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 169.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a substantial 169.4-mile stretch without needing to exit. The route begins on roads like Carlisle Road and Lincoln Way before merging onto the turnpike. The character of the drive is consistently fast-paced for most of the trip, offering a direct path to your destination.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Carlisle Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 213.7 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 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weigelstown, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Mckeesport.
Patp: Pittsburgh
18.6 mi in
|
~30m
Philadelphia
18.6 mi in
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~30m
Mckeesport
188.8 mi in
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~3h 39m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 26m. Total distance: 213.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 169.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.02 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: at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Mount Lebanon, 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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