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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road
69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road
1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 Business East: Flaugherty Run Road, Moon
3253 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
124 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 Business East
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
2477 ft · 30 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward International Drive
1340 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto International Drive
1298 ft · 35 sec · International Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road
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Turn right onto McLaughlin Road
30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Moon. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).
#1 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moon
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 25,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.5089600, -80.2392300 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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