How far is Columbia, PA from Lampeter, PA?
The driving distance from Columbia, PA to Lampeter, PA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Lampeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Lampeter.
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Start on North 3rd Street
32 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1109 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
950 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto South Centerville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Charlestown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Charlestown Road
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Turn right onto Millersville Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Millersville Road
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Continue on Marticville Road
2543 ft · 53 sec · Marticville Road
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Turn left onto Long Lane
1.7 mi · 3 min · Long Lane
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Continue on Beaver Valley Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Village Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Lampeter.
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.
Millersville Road
Turn right onto Millersville Road
3.69 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lampeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Lampeter?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Columbia and 8.5 miles from Lampeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lampeter.
Stop Ideas Near Millersville
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 Millersville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 14.33 mi (23.06 km).
#1 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.0337100, -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lampeter
Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9901000, -76.2396800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lampeter (-76.23968, 39.9901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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