Origin
Moon, PA
Late night in Moon on Saturday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Bloomfield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Bloomfield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moon, PA to Bloomfield, PA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, Airport Parkway, PA 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 22.2 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Airport Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Airport Parkway. You will hit about 11 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
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 22.2 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: near the start (Moon Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 40th Street Bridge, Lawrenceville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 3A
Toward 40th Street Bridge, Lawrenceville
5
21.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Bloomfield, PA, road signs point toward Etna and Lawrenceville.
Etna
18.1 mi in
|
~26m
Lawrenceville
20.4 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Airport Parkway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| PA 28 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 40th Street Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 279 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 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 Bloomfield, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 28
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 3A
Toward 40th Street Bridge, Lawrenceville
Use the slight left lane.
11
Turn right onto 40th Street Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Street Bridge
12
Turn left onto Penn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Penn Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Main Street
121 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
16
Turn right onto Pearl Street
527 ft
·
25 sec
·
Pearl Street
17
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bloomfield, PA
Late night in Bloomfield on Saturday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moon, PA to Bloomfield, PA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, Airport Parkway, PA 28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Moon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 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.
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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moon, PA and Bloomfield, PA, road signs point toward Etna and Lawrenceville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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