How far is Churchville, PA from Lancaster, PA?

The driving distance from Churchville, PA to Lancaster, PA is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.48 mi
02h 01m
Flight
74.28 mi
119.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.48 mi
Kilometers
135.96 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Tue, Jul 14, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Churchville
Tue, Jul 14, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Churchville
2026-07-14T12:34
Arrive Lancaster
Tue, Jul 14, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Churchville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Churchville
42.2 mi
01h 00m
To Lancaster
42.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Churchville and Lancaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Churchville and Lancaster.

  1. 1

    Start on Sullivan Trail

    88 m · 6 sec · Sullivan Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto PA 33 South: Easton

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    4.8 mi · 6 min · PA-33

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 5th Street Highway

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    1843 ft · 41 sec · East Orange Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Duke Street

    1165 ft · 48 sec · North Duke Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    601 ft · 20 sec · East Vine Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    155 m · 19 sec · South Queen Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Churchville and Lancaster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren Street Bypass
30 mi · 35%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 20%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 7%
PA-33
4.81 mi · 6%
Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Warren Street Bypass

Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

30 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
01h 00m from Churchville
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Churchville and Sunny near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Churchville to Lancaster?

The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Churchville and 42.3 miles from Lancaster.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Churchville and Sunny near Lancaster.

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

51 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Churchville and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.55 km).

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#1 Churchville

Churchville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7520400, -75.2501800
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Lancaster

#2 Lancaster

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population17,106
Coordinates40.0378800, -76.3055100
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Churchville (-75.25018, 40.75204)
End: Lancaster (-76.30551, 40.03788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.71 $27.41
Premium $4.95 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.98 $17.82 $35.64

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 · Jul 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Churchville and Lancaster. The current time is 12:34:33.

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.