Origin
Moon, PA
Afternoon in Moon on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Mount Lebanon, PA
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Trip Overview
This 17.6-mile drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is a quick 31-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate local roads for the entire duration, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it a very budget-friendly option. Given its short length and straightforward nature, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you decide to depart and how you structure your travel time. It's a practical choice for a local hop within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 5 mi | 6m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Washington Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Forsythe Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Parkway
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon, PA and Mount Lebanon, 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
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
13
Turn left
156 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
237 ft
·
17 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 17.6 — 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.
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Mount Lebanon, PA
Afternoon in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
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
31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 17.6 miles in about 31 minutes. With a 0% highway share, you'll be sticking to local streets like Moon Clinton Road and University Boulevard for the entire trip. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating a more urban or suburban environment rather than open highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a continuous series of intersections and changes in direction. You'll likely experience a steady pace with frequent adjustments rather than long, high-speed segments.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Orange Belt / University Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Mount Lebanon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Heidelberg along the way.
Heidelberg
12.5 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA
Full guide →Founded 1912
Mt. Lebanon is an affluent suburb in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, about seven miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh. Uptown Mt. Lebanon, a business district along Washington Road in the northern part of the township, is one of the more prominent business districts in the area outside of Pittsburgh itself.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Christ, Scientist — church building in Mt. Lebanon, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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 Mount Lebanon, 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 Mount Lebanon, 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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