How far is Erie, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Moon, PA is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
127.87 mi
02h 30m
Flight
112.23 mi
180.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.23 mi
Kilometers
180.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.87 mi
Kilometers
205.79 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Thu, May 21, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, May 21, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-21T18:26
Arrive Moon
Thu, May 21, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
64 mi
01h 15m
To Moon
63.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 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 Erie and Moon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emsworth, Sewickley

    1896 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Glenfield Road

    921 ft · 15 sec · Glenfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Kilbuck Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Kilbuck Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1494 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    585 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sewickley Bridge

    1943 ft · 37 sec · Sewickley Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moon Clinton Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 87%
Washington
4.5 mi · 4%
Ohio River Boulevard
2.82 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Moon Clinton Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Kilbuck Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

112 mi · 02h 02m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 15m from Erie
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie 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 Erie to Moon?

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Erie and 63.9 miles from Moon.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.43 one way or $36.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson Center, 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 Jackson Center.

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Moon. Straight-line distance: 112.23 mi (180.62 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.08 L · about $18.43
Round trip
$36.86
9.02 gal · 34.16 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.43 $36.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.95 $22.34 $44.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.97 $53.94

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 Erie and Moon. The current time is 18:26:42.

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.