Origin
Moon, PA
Morning in Moon on Sunday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Moon to Pittsburgh, expect a quick 18.1-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You will primarily navigate via Moon Clinton Road, Airport Parkway, and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive into multiple days. It is a straightforward, practical connection that functions more like a efficient link between suburban and urban areas than a traditional vacation road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Airport Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| University Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McLaughlin Road | <0.1 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 Pittsburgh, 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 right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Moon Clinton Road
Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
Navigation decision point
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
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 376 BUS; Orange Belt / Airport Parkway
Turn left onto I 376 BUS; Orange Belt / Airport Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
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
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% chance
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
36 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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-focused experience, as 86% of your drive will be spent on major roads. The journey features a fairly consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.6 miles along the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. You will notice the character of the road shift as you transition from the local atmosphere of Moon Clinton Road onto the faster-moving, high-capacity lanes of the parkway. While the drive is short, the reliance on major thoroughfares means you should be prepared for steady traffic flow. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Airport Parkway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Moon Clinton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (Moon Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Orange Belt / University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 376 BUS; Orange Belt / Airport Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
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 28m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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.
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: near the start (Moon Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Orange Belt / University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 376 BUS; Orange Belt / Airport Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, 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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