Origin
Moon, PA
Late night in Moon on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Rankin, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 39m 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 $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA is easy. At 39m 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 Rankin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Clinton Road | — | — |
| University Boulevard | — | — |
| Airport Parkway | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
| Edgewood | — | — |
| Swissvale | — | — |
| Monongahela Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Moon Clinton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon, PA and Rankin, 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
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
6
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7
Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood, Swissvale
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Edgewood, Swissvale
8
Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Swissvale
9
Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Swissvale
10
Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Monongahela Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
Schoyer Avenue
12
Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Monongahela Avenue
13
Continue on Miller Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Miller Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harriet Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harriet Street
15
Continue on Rankin Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rankin Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Grace Street
190 ft
·
16 sec
·
Grace Street
17
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
85 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue
18
Turn left onto Mound Street
312 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mound Street
19
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Rankin, PA
Late night in Rankin on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
20 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
39m 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 Rankin, PA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 39m 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 12.6 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 $4.19 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 Rankin, PA is easy. At 39m 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 Rankin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moon, PA to Rankin, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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