How far is Moon, PA from Norristown, PA?
The driving distance from Moon, PA to Norristown, PA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moon and Norristown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moon and Norristown.
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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 · 3 min · Moon Clinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Parkway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Airport Parkway
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Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Dekalb Pike
1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike
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Continue on Markley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
905 ft · 44 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Powell Street
92 m · 14 sec · Powell Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Alley
14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moon and Norristown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moon and Rain Showers near Norristown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moon to Norristown?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Moon and 154.9 miles from Norristown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Moon and Rain Showers near Norristown.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Norristown. Straight-line distance: 259.47 mi (417.57 km).
#1 Moon
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 25,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.5089600, -80.2392300 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norristown
County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 34,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1215000, -75.3399000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Alley (-75.339854, 40.121493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.54 | $89.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.18 | $130.36 |
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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