Origin
Pleasant Hills, PA
Afternoon in Pleasant Hills on Monday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hills, PA to Moon, PA
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Moon, PA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 41m 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, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Airport Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.10 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
12.4 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 24.8 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Saw Mill Run Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.2 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 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Saw Mill Run Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Constitution Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 24.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Constitution Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 19 Truck): 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Drive
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 19 Truck
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward I 376 West, US 19 South: Carnegle, Pittsburgh International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 19 South: Carnegle, Pitts...
8
19.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 Along This Route
Between Pleasant Hills, PA and Moon, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh International Airport and Airport.
Pittsburgh International Airport
8.2 mi in
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~17m
|
via US 19 Truck
Airport
8.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Airport Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Clairton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Moon Clinton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 19 Truck | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Clairton Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills, PA and Moon, PA.
1
Start on Caryl Drive
370 ft
·
23 sec
·
Caryl Drive
2
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
Constitution Drive
3
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Clairton Road
4
Turn left onto PA 51
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clairton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 19 Truck
Toward I 376 West, US 19 South: Carnegle, Pittsburgh International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 376 West: Carnegie, Airport
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 376
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on I 376 BUS
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward International Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto International Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
International Drive
15
Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Moon Clinton Road
16
Turn right onto McLaughlin Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
McLaughlin Road
17
Arrive at destination
McLaughlin Road
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 12.4 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 miles.
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 24.8 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 24.8 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pleasant Hills, 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.
The longest stretch is on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.4 mi from Pleasant Hills, PA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 Moon, PA
The final approach into Moon, 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 Moon, 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
$4.10 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
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
Moon, PA
Afternoon in Moon on Monday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
12 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
13 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
41m 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Moon, PA covers 24.8 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Airport Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.10 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 24.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Constitution Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 19 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pleasant Hills, PA and Moon, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh International Airport and Airport.
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