How far is Bristol, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Moon, PA is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.2 miles (459 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.48 mi
06h 25m
Flight
285.22 mi
459.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.22 mi
Kilometers
459.02 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.48 mi
Kilometers
543.12 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Fri, May 22, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, May 22, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-21T18:27
Arrive Moon
Fri, May 22, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
168.5 mi
03h 12m
To Moon
169 mi
03h 12m

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 to 10 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 Bristol and Moon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    300.7 mi · 5 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto International Drive

    928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
303 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 7%
Airport Parkway
5.18 mi · 2%
Beaver Valley Expressway
1.39 mi
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

301 mi · 05h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
285.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 12m from Bristol
Leave By
11:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol 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 Bristol to Moon?

The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Bristol and 169 miles from Moon.

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

The direct path is about 285.2 miles (459 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.66 one way or $97.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Moon. Straight-line distance: 285.22 mi (459.02 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.08 L · about $48.66
Round trip
$97.33
23.82 gal · 90.16 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.66 $97.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.77 $109.55
Premium $4.95 $59.00 $118.00
Diesel $5.98 $71.22 $142.44

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 Bristol and Moon. The current time is 18:27:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.