How far is Lampeter, PA from Columbia, PA?
The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Columbia, PA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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 central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lampeter and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter and Columbia.
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Start on Village Road
18 m · 4 sec · Village Road
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Turn right onto Lampeter Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampeter Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East
89 m · 15 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Continue on East King Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East King Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
160 m · 16 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Orange Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Orange Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
5.3 mi · 10 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North 5th Street
950 ft · 22 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1109 ft · 39 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
32 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampeter and Columbia.
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.
Columbia Avenue
Continue on Columbia Avenue
5.29 mi · 00h 10m
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 Lampeter and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lampeter to Columbia?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Lampeter and 13 miles from Columbia.
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 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lampeter and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 14.33 mi (23.06 km).
#1 Lampeter
Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9901000, -76.2396800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.0337100, -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 3rd Street (-76.504541, 40.033623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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