How far is Moon, PA from Sharpsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Moon, PA to Sharpsburg, PA is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moon and Sharpsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon and Sharpsburg.
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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 · 3 min · Moon Clinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Parkway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Airport Parkway
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Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
1570 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8 South: Robert D Fleming Bridge, Sharpsburg
1346 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moon and Sharpsburg.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.61 mi · 00h 13m
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 Moon and Mostly Cloudy near Sharpsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moon to Sharpsburg?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 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?
Rosslyn Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Moon and 11.8 miles from Sharpsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moon and Mostly Cloudy near Sharpsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rosslyn Farms
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 Rosslyn Farms.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.5 km).
#1 Moon
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 25,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.5089600, -80.2392300 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sharpsburg
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.4945100, -79.9264400 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sharpsburg (-79.92644, 40.49451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.46 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
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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