How far is Ephrata, PA from Lampeter, PA?
The driving distance from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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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.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly 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 Ephrata and Lampeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata and Lampeter.
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Start on West Main Street
156 m · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on South State Street
33 m · 7 sec · South State Street
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Continue on South State Street
2453 ft · 44 sec · South State Street
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Oregon Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Oregon Pike
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Turn left onto North State Street
145 m · 12 sec · North State Street
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Take the ramp right
942 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
642 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left onto Lampeter Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampeter Road
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Turn left onto Village Road
18 m · 1 sec · 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 Ephrata 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.
North State Street
Merge slight left
5.59 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ephrata 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 Ephrata to Lampeter?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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?
Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Ephrata and 9.3 miles from Lampeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ephrata and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lampeter.
Stop Ideas Near Roseville
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 Roseville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ephrata and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.72 km).
#1 Ephrata
City of the state Washington, United States
| Population | 13,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.1798200, -76.1788400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
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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