Origin
North Braddock, PA
Afternoon in North Braddock on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Braddock, PA to Moon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Braddock, PA
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Moon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Braddock, PA to Moon, PA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 43m 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 East, Airport Parkway, Ardmore Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 29.4 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Airport Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.7 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Airport Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Mo...
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pitt...
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 376 Business; Orange Belt / Airport Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Business; Orange Belt / Airport Parkway toward I 376 Business West: Moon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 Business West: Moon
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward International Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward International Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Braddock, PA to Moon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Airport Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 17.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Braddock, PA and Moon, PA.
1
Start on Brinton Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brinton Avenue
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Continue on US 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 376
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Business; Orange Belt
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Parkway
Exit 57
Toward I 376 Business West: Moon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 376 BUS
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward International Drive
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto International Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
International Drive
14
Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Moon Clinton Road
15
Turn right onto McLaughlin Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
McLaughlin Road
16
Arrive at destination
McLaughlin Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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
Moon, PA
Afternoon in Moon on Saturday
Local time
12:28 PM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 North Braddock, PA to Moon, PA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Airport Parkway, Ardmore Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from North Braddock, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Braddock, PA to Moon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
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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