How far is Moscow, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Moscow, PA to Erie, PA is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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
331.35 mi
05h 19m
Flight
241.71 mi
388.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.71 mi
Kilometers
388.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.35 mi
Kilometers
533.25 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Moscow
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-04-19T02:35
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Moscow
177.1 mi
02h 39m
To Erie
154.2 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moscow and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    29 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moscow and Erie.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 72%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 11%
Church Street
8.77 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
I 81 South
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.6 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 39m from Moscow
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Moscow and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moscow to Erie?

The road trip is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.1 miles from Moscow and 154.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.77 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Moscow and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

35 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Erie. Straight-line distance: 241.71 mi (388.99 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population2,026
Coordinates41.3367500, -75.5185200
Altitude476
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-75.518557, 41.336741)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.26 L · about $47.77
Round trip
$95.53
23.38 gal · 88.52 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.77 $95.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.76 $107.52
Premium $4.95 $57.91 $115.82
Diesel $5.98 $69.91 $139.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Moscow and Erie. The current time is 02:35:17.

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.