[RPG] Can you move a levitating target 120 feet in a single action

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The levitate spell contains the following text:

…you can use your action to move the target, which must remain within the spell's range.

The spell's range is 60 feet.

Levitate doesn't seem to provide any other major stipulations, so in theory, if I am levitating a target that is 60 feet away from me in one direction, can I move it 120 feet over me to the 60-foot extreme in the opposite direction, as a single action?

Best Answer

No, as you are only able to raise or lower the target, and the limit to this is 20ft per round. Nothing is mentioned in the spell description of being able to move the target horizontally.

You can change the target's altitude by up to 20 feet in either direction on your turn. If you are the target, you can move up or down as part of your move. Otherwise, you can use your action to move the target, which must remain within the spell's range.