How far is Altoona, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Moon, PA is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.75 mi
02h 41m
Flight
96.89 mi
155.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.89 mi
Kilometers
155.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.75 mi
Kilometers
183.06 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Thu, May 21, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, May 21, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-21T18:27
Arrive Moon
Thu, May 21, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Snyder
PA

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
56.8 mi
01h 20m
To Moon
57 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Moon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Moon.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.6 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto International Drive

    928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Moon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 39%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 27%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.6 mi · 22%
Airport Parkway
5.18 mi · 5%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 20m from Altoona
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Moon?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Altoona and 57 miles from Moon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moon.

Stop Ideas Near Snyder

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snyder, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snyder.

RAIL

Latrobe station

17 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

27 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

33 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Moon. Straight-line distance: 96.89 mi (155.93 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.19 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
8.02 gal · 30.38 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $4.95 $19.87 $39.73
Diesel $5.98 $23.98 $47.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Moon. The current time is 18:27:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.