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 Penn Hills, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Penn Hills, PA
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Trip Overview
This 29.8-mile journey from Moon, PA, to Penn Hills, PA, is designed for a single day, typically taking around 48 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, it's an accessible trip for most budgets. The route is predominantly highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward drive. Since it's a relatively short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your timing and the possibility of adding activities at either end. Both destinations are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making this a convenient local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Airport Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Allegheny River Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| PA 28 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Butler Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 279 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon, PA and Penn Hills, 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
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
7
Continue on I 279
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 279
Exit 70C
Toward I 279 North: North Shore
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1D
Toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on PA 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 28
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5A
Toward PA 8 South: Robert D Fleming Bridge, Sharpsburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Bridge Street
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bridge Street
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
13
Merge onto PA 8
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
62nd Street Bridge
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Butler Street
15
Continue on PA 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on PA 130; Green Belt
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Allegheny River Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Avenue
18
Turn right onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
24 sec
·
Mount Avenue
19
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Sylvan Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 23.1 — 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
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 1D
Toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio...
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward PA 8 South: Robert D Fleming Bridge, Sharpsburg
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 5A
Toward PA 8 South: Robert D Fleming Bridge, Sha...
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
PA 8 / 62nd Street Bridge
Merge onto PA 8 / 62nd Street Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Penn Hills, PA
Morning in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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
48m 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 highway-heavy experience on this trip, with 68% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles along the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. You'll navigate through a mix of parkways and boulevards, including Airport Parkway and Allegheny River Boulevard, which will likely offer a more varied driving environment compared to the open highway. This route prioritizes efficient travel, with a clear emphasis on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Airport Parkway. 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 13 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Orange Belt / University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Moon, PA and Penn Hills, PA, road signs point toward Etna and Sharpsburg.
Etna
18.1 mi in
|
~26m
Sharpsburg
22.7 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. 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 Penn Hills, 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penn Hills, 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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