How far is Rankin, PA from Moon, PA?
The driving distance from Rankin, PA to Moon, PA is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rankin and Moon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rankin and Moon.
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Start on 4th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right
56 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Hawkins Avenue
69 m · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
899 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harriet Street
86 m · 13 sec · Harriet Street
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Turn left onto Miller Street
1267 ft · 35 sec · Miller Street
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Continue on Monongahela Avenue
2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
49 m · 8 sec · Schoyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
1356 ft · 51 sec · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn left onto South Braddock Avenue
97 m · 13 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
2067 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
16.3 mi · 23 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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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 Rankin 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 East
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
16.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rankin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Moon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rankin to Moon?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 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?
Carnegie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Rankin and 12.9 miles from Moon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rankin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Moon.
Stop Ideas Near Carnegie
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 Carnegie.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rankin and Moon. Straight-line distance: 20.06 mi (32.29 km).
#1 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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