How far is Upland, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Moon, PA is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.31 mi
06h 11m
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
314.31 mi
Kilometers
505.83 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Fri, May 22, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Fri, May 22, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-05-21T18:27
Arrive Moon
Fri, May 22, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Upland
156.9 mi
03h 05m
To Moon
157.4 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Upland Road

    2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    256.4 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto International Drive

    928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 82%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 8%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 2%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 2%
Airport Parkway
5.18 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
260.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 05m from Upland
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.9 miles from Upland and 157.4 miles from Moon.

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 54 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.31 one way or $90.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Upland and Moon. Straight-line distance: 260.31 mi (418.93 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

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 17m
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
11.09 gal
41.98 L · about $45.31
Round trip
$90.63
22.18 gal · 83.96 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.31 $90.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.00 $102.01
Premium $4.95 $54.94 $109.88
Diesel $5.98 $66.32 $132.64

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 Upland and Moon. The current time is 18:27:03.

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.