How far is Pleasant Hills, PA from Moon, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hills, PA to Moon, PA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hills and Moon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills and Moon.
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Start on Caryl Drive
113 m · 23 sec · Caryl Drive
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Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 15 sec · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 1 min · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
4 mi · 9 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 376 West, US 19 South: Carnegle, Pittsburgh International Airport
2779 ft · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West: Carnegie, Airport
1132 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
8.2 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Continue on Airport Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway
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Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward International Drive
1431 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto International Drive
928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive
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Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road
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Turn right onto McLaughlin Road
30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hills and Moon.
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
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
8.2 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant 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 Pleasant Hills to Moon?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 12.4 miles from Pleasant Hills and 12.4 miles from Moon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Moon.
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 Pleasant Hills and Moon. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).
#1 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moon
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 25,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.5089600, -80.2392300 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: McLaughlin Road (-80.239397, 40.508935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
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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