How far is Whitman, PA from Moon, PA?

The driving distance from Whitman, PA to Moon, PA is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.2 mi
06h 18m
Flight
271.3 mi
436.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.3 mi
Kilometers
436.61 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.2 mi
Kilometers
526.58 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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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 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Moon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Whitman
163.4 mi
03h 09m
To Moon
163.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vollmer Street

    71 m · 12 sec · Vollmer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    735 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ritner Street

    136 m · 25 sec · Ritner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1416 ft · 45 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    19.7 mi · 28 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward International Drive

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto International Drive

    928 ft · 25 sec · International Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Moon Clinton Road

    3096 ft · 1 min · Moon Clinton Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Road

    30 m · 4 sec · McLaughlin Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLaughlin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 83%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
20.1 mi · 6%
Airport Parkway
5.18 mi · 2%
Oregon Avenue
1.95 mi · 1%
Beaver Valley Expressway
1.39 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
271.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 09m from Whitman
Leave By
11:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Whitman and Sunny near Moon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from Whitman and 163.9 miles from Moon.

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

The direct path is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Whitman and 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 Whitman and Moon. Straight-line distance: 271.3 mi (436.61 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Moon

#2 Moon

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population25,204
Coordinates40.5089600, -80.2392300
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitman (-75.15546, 39.91678)
End: Moon (-80.23923, 40.50896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.71 L · about $47.19
Round trip
$94.39
23.1 gal · 87.42 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.19 $94.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.12 $106.24
Premium $4.95 $57.22 $114.44
Diesel $5.98 $69.07 $138.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitman and Moon. The current time is 05:07:09.

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.