How far is Moon, PA from Highland, PA?
The driving distance from Moon, PA to Highland, PA is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moon and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon and Highland.
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Start on McLaughlin Road
30 m · 10 sec · McLaughlin Road
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Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moon Clinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sewickley Bridge
1967 ft · 35 sec · Sewickley Bridge
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Continue on Broad Street
112 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Camp Horne Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Camp Horne Road
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Continue on Lowries Run Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Lowries Run Road
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Turn straight onto Rochster Lowries Run Road
527 ft · 9 sec · Rochster Lowries Run Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
1217 ft · 25 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto Sewickley Oakmont Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Sewickley Oakmont Road
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Perry Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moon and Highland.
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.
Ohio River Boulevard
Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
5.13 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Moon and Scattered Rain Showers near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moon to Highland?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Glenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Moon and 7.7 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Moon and Scattered Rain Showers near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Glenfield
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 Glenfield.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Highland. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.71 km).
#1 Moon
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 25,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.5089600, -80.2392300 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5564600, -80.0392200 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-80.03922, 40.55646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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