How far is McMurray, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Moon, PA is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.97 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.94 mi
28.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.94 mi
Kilometers
28.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.62 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-23T09:18
Arrive Moon
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McDonald
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Moon
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Moon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Moon.

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road

    69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road

    1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 Business East: Flaugherty Run Road, Moon

    3253 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    124 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 Business East

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    2477 ft · 30 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1340 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto International Drive

    1298 ft · 35 sec · International Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Moon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 64%
Valley Brook Road
2.44 mi · 8%
Airport Expressway
1.6 mi · 6%
Georgetown Road
1.38 mi · 5%
I 376 Business East
1.07 mi · 4%
I 376 West
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Beltway

Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald
00h 21m from McMurray
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near Moon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Moon?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McDonald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from McMurray and 14.5 miles from Moon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near Moon.

Stop Ideas Near McDonald

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDonald, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

59 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

67 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

72 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Moon. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).

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#1 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $5.00 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $5.39 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $6.60 $6.73 $13.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Moon. The current time is 09:18:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.