How far is Elizabethtown, PA from Lampeter, PA?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, PA to Lampeter, PA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.96 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.25 mi
35.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.96 mi
Kilometers
43.38 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-15T12:40
Arrive Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Petersburg
PA

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Elizabethtown
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Lampeter
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Lampeter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Lampeter.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mechanics Alley

    38 m · 11 sec · Mechanics Alley

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 283 East: Lancaster

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    642 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    74 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East

    98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampeter Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Village Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Village Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Lampeter.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 283 East
17.7 mi · 66%
Lampeter Road
3.79 mi · 14%
South Market Street
1.83 mi · 7%
Old Philadelphia Pike
0.98 mi · 4%
Cloverleaf Road
0.93 mi · 3%
North Spruce Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

PA 283 East

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Petersburg
00h 19m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Lampeter?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

East Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Elizabethtown and 13.5 miles from Lampeter.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

6 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

13 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

34 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.81 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population11,494
Coordinates40.1528700, -76.6027500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-76.60275, 40.15287)
End: Lampeter (-76.23968, 39.9901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Lampeter. The current time is 12:40:13.

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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.