How far is Moon, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Moon, PA to Scranton, PA is about 300.7 miles (484 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.77 mi
04h 54m
Flight
246.62 mi
396.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.62 mi
Kilometers
396.89 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.77 mi
Kilometers
484.04 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, May 21, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Moon
Fri, May 22, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moon
2026-05-21T17:36
Arrive Scranton
Thu, May 21, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Moon
149.9 mi
02h 27m
To Scranton
150.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moon and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 10 sec · McLaughlin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moon Clinton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Airport Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Airport Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 27m from Moon
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moon and Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moon to Scranton?

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (484 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Moon and 150.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.35 one way or $86.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moon and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 246.62 mi (396.89 km).

Moon

#1 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: McLaughlin Road (-80.239397, 40.508935)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.18 L · about $43.35
Round trip
$86.70
21.22 gal · 80.36 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.35 $86.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.80 $97.59
Premium $4.95 $52.56 $105.12
Diesel $5.98 $63.45 $126.90

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 Moon and Scranton. The current time is 17:36:55.

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.