How far is Penn Hills, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Moon, PA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.69 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.02 mi
33.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.02 mi
Kilometers
33.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.69 mi
Kilometers
51 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Moon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Green Tree
PA

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Penn Hills
15.8 mi
00h 24m
To Moon
15.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Moon.

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1977 ft · 58 sec · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 West, US 22 West

    952 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto International Drive

    928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.9 mi · 60%
Airport Parkway
5.18 mi · 16%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 7%
Beaver Valley Expressway
1.39 mi · 4%
Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Coal Hollow Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

18.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Tree
00h 24m from Penn Hills
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Moon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Moon?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Penn Hills and 15.9 miles from Moon.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Moon.

Stop Ideas Near Green Tree

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

44 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

57 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Moon. Straight-line distance: 21.02 mi (33.83 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.52 $11.03
Premium $5.31 $5.94 $11.88
Diesel $6.55 $7.34 $14.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Moon. The current time is 13:49:43.

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.