How far is Norristown, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Norristown, PA to Moon, PA is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.05 mi
05h 53m
Flight
259.47 mi
417.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.47 mi
Kilometers
417.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.05 mi
Kilometers
497.36 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Fri, May 22, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Norristown
Fri, May 22, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norristown
2026-05-21T18:32
Arrive Moon
Fri, May 22, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norristown
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Norristown
154.3 mi
02h 56m
To Moon
154.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Spring Alley

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Powell Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Powell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    905 ft · 45 sec · West Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Markley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Markley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dekalb Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    2652 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto International Drive

    928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 8%
Airport Parkway
5.18 mi · 2%
West Dekalb Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
Beaver Valley Expressway
1.39 mi
East Dekalb Pike
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 56m from Norristown
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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 154.3 miles from Norristown and 154.8 miles from Moon.

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 49.6 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 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.58 one way or $89.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norristown and Moon. Straight-line distance: 259.47 mi (417.57 km).

Norristown

#1 Norristown

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population34,323
Coordinates40.1215000, -75.3399000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Norristown (-75.3399, 40.1215)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
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 09m
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.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.28 L · about $44.58
Round trip
$89.16
21.82 gal · 82.56 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.58 $89.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.18 $100.35
Premium $4.95 $54.05 $108.10
Diesel $5.98 $65.24 $130.48

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 Norristown and Moon. The current time is 18:32:27.

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.