Origin
Moon, PA
Morning in Moon on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moon, PA
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Trip Overview
Moon, PA to Bethel Park, PA is 20.5 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Airport Parkway and Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two locations within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive primarily utilizes major parkways and a significant portion of highway, making it a quick transition between points. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a quick errand or a seamless connection to another nearby destination without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 5 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Fort Couch Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Forsythe Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Parkway
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on McLaughlin Road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
McLaughlin Road
2
Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moon Clinton Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Belt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard
4
Turn left onto I 376 BUS; Orange Belt
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Airport Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on I 376; US 22; US 30
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Lydia Street
522 ft
·
26 sec
·
Lydia Street
8
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Forsythe Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsythe Road
10
Turn right onto PA 121
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Greentree Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Fort Couch Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Couch Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Logan Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Road
16
Turn left onto South Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
17
Turn right
43 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Orange Belt / University Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Belt / University Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Fort Couch Road
Turn left onto Fort Couch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bethel Park, PA
Morning in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 51% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous 5.5-mile segment on Airport Parkway. As you progress, the drive transitions from parkway to Washington Road, introducing more local road characteristics. Expect a dynamic feel, shifting between efficient highway travel and more typical suburban road conditions.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Airport Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Orange Belt / University Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Orange Belt / University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moon, PA to Bethel Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Heidelberg along the way.
Heidelberg
12.5 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Airport Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethel Park, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Orange Belt / University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel Park, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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