How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Moosic, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Moosic, PA is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Moosic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Moosic.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315: Avoca, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Airport Road
112 m · 6 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road
1234 ft · 23 sec · Airport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Street
1 m · 1 sec · William Street
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Exit the roundabout onto William Street
607 ft · 12 sec · William Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
96 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on William Street
2081 ft · 2 min · William Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
1031 ft · 49 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1894 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Birney Avenue
1111 ft · 52 sec · Birney Avenue
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1214 ft · 42 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
59 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Lucas Court
31 m · 8 sec · Lucas Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lucas Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Moosic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Moosic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Moosic?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 138.6 miles from Moosic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.92 one way or $79.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Moosic.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Moosic. Straight-line distance: 231.11 mi (371.93 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moosic
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,813 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534100, -75.7382500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moosic (-75.73825, 41.35341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $39.92 | $79.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.93 | $89.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.42 | $116.85 |
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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