How far is Moon, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Moon, PA to Upland, PA is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
314.14 mi
05h 19m
Flight
260.31 mi
418.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.31 mi
Kilometers
418.93 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.14 mi
Kilometers
505.56 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Thu, May 21, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Moon
Fri, May 22, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moon
2026-05-21T17:36
Arrive Upland
Thu, May 21, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Moon
156.6 mi
02h 39m
To Upland
157.5 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Upland Road

    2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 82%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.61 mi · 3%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 3%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Airport Parkway
5.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
260.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 39m from Moon
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Moon and 157.5 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.27 one way or $90.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Moon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Upland. Straight-line distance: 260.31 mi (418.93 km).

Moon

#1 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: McLaughlin Road (-80.239397, 40.508935)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.96 L · about $45.27
Round trip
$90.55
22.16 gal · 83.92 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.27 $90.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.96 $101.91
Premium $4.95 $54.89 $109.78
Diesel $5.98 $66.26 $132.52

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Moon and Upland. The current time is 17:36:55.

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.