How far is Moon, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Moon, PA to McMurray, PA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.04 mi
00h 37m
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
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Moon
Wed, Sep 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moon
2026-09-23T07:59
Arrive McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moon
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 Moon
14.5 mi
00h 18m
To McMurray
13.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph E
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 6 sec · McLaughlin Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto International Drive

    928 ft · 24 sec · International Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    2207 ft · 27 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Flaugherty Run Road, Airport

    1832 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Flaugherty Run Road

    713 ft · 12 sec · Flaugherty Run Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 East

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway

    1.3 km · 50 sec · Airport Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington

    3223 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Southern Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Morganza Road

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Morganza Road

    2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 66%
Georgetown Road
2.56 mi · 9%
Valley Brook Road
2.43 mi · 9%
Pittsburgh
1.01 mi · 4%
PA Turnpike 576 East
0.84 mi · 3%
Airport Expressway
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Beltway

Continue on Southern Beltway

18.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald
00h 18m from Moon
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Moon and 13.6 miles from McMurray.

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 10 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Moon and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).

Moon

#1 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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

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

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: McLaughlin Road (-80.239397, 40.508935)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.05
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $4.52 $9.05
Mid-grade $5.00 $4.95 $9.91
Premium $5.39 $5.34 $10.68
Diesel $6.60 $6.53 $13.07

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 Moon and McMurray. The current time is 07:59:02.

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.