How far is Moon, PA from Hempfield, PA?

The driving distance from Moon, PA to Hempfield, PA is about 253 miles (407.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.02 mi
04h 09m
Flight
202.74 mi
326.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.74 mi
Kilometers
326.28 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.02 mi
Kilometers
407.2 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Moon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moon
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From Moon
126.1 mi
02h 04m
To Hempfield
126.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 10 sec · McLaughlin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moon Clinton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Airport Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Airport Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Salunga

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Spooky Nook Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Prospect Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Marietta Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 56 sec · Summit Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
192 mi · 76%
PA 283 East
22.2 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.61 mi · 4%
Airport Parkway
5.5 mi · 2%
Prospect Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

192 mi · 03h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
02h 04m from Moon
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moon and Sunny near Hempfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253 miles (407.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Moon and 126.9 miles from Hempfield.

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

The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.49 one way or $72.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moon and Sunny near Hempfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hartley, 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 Hartley.

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Hempfield. Straight-line distance: 202.74 mi (326.28 km).

Moon

#1 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: McLaughlin Road (-80.239397, 40.508935)
End: (-76.438938, 40.054814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.8 L · about $36.49
Round trip
$72.98
17.86 gal · 67.6 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.49 $72.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.07 $82.14
Premium $4.95 $44.24 $88.48
Diesel $5.98 $53.40 $106.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moon and Hempfield. The current time is 01:56:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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