How far is Harrisburg, PA from Moosic, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Moosic, PA is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
114.67 mi
02h 23m
Flight
95.69 mi
154 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.69 mi
Kilometers
154 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.67 mi
Kilometers
184.54 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moosic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Moosic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
57.3 mi
01h 11m
To Moosic
57.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Moosic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Moosic.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown

    2731 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    108.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315: Avoca, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Airport Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road

    1234 ft · 23 sec · Airport Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Street

    1 m · 1 sec · William Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto William Street

    607 ft · 12 sec · William Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    96 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    53 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on William Street

    2081 ft · 2 min · William Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    1031 ft · 49 sec · Vine Street

  19. 19

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

    1894 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Birney Avenue

    1111 ft · 52 sec · Birney Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1214 ft · 42 sec · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    59 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lucas Court

    31 m · 8 sec · Lucas Court

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lucas Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Moosic.

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
110 mi · 96%
North Cameron Street
0.91 mi · 1%
William Street
0.6 mi · 1%
North 7th Street
0.55 mi
I 81 North
0.52 mi
Maclay Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

108 mi · 02h 08m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 11m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Moosic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Moosic?

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Harrisburg and 57.4 miles from Moosic.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Moosic.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

55 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Moosic. Straight-line distance: 95.69 mi (154 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Moosic

#2 Moosic

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,813
Coordinates41.3534100, -75.7382500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Moosic (-75.73825, 41.35341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.63 $37.25
Premium $4.95 $20.06 $40.13
Diesel $5.98 $24.22 $48.44

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Moosic. The current time is 01:21:20.

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.