Origin
Moon, PA
Night in Moon on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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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
Jay Brand
Mount Lebanon, PA
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
The drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Moon Clinton Road, University Boulevard, Airport Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.8 miles from Moon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 17.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Moon Clinton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Clinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lydia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forsythe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Moon Clinton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA.
1
Start on McLaughlin Road
98 ft
·
10 sec
·
McLaughlin Road
2
Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moon Clinton Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
University Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Airport Parkway
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Airport Parkway
5
Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
7
Continue on Lydia Street
522 ft
·
26 sec
·
Lydia Street
8
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
9
Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsythe Road
10
Turn right onto Greentree Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Greentree Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
12
Turn right onto Washington Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
13
Turn left
157 ft
·
14 sec
14
Turn right
236 ft
·
17 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.8 miles from Moon, PA, or about 15m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.6 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Lebanon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moon, PA
This is one driving day of about 17.6 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Moon, PA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Mount Lebanon, PA
The final approach into Mount Lebanon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Lebanon, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.82 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Night in Mount Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
9 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA covers 17.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Moon Clinton Road, University Boulevard, Airport Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.91 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.
The drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moon, PA to Mount Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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