How far is Moon, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Moon, PA to Erie, PA is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moon and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon and Erie.
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Start on McLaughlin Road
30 m · 10 sec · McLaughlin Road
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Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moon Clinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sewickley Bridge
1967 ft · 35 sec · Sewickley Bridge
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Continue on Broad Street
112 m · 6 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 79: Erie, Washington
810 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
613 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Kilbuck Street
3106 ft · 52 sec · Kilbuck Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79: Erie
2356 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
116 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moon and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moon and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moon to Erie?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 63.9 miles from Moon and 64.4 miles from Erie.
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 16.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.51 one way or $37.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Moon and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Erie. Straight-line distance: 112.23 mi (180.62 km).
#1 Moon
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 25,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.5089600, -80.2392300 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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