How far is Lampeter, PA from Ephrata, PA?

The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Ephrata, PA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.52 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.5 mi
21.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.02 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ephrata
Wed, Apr 15, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lampeter
2026-04-15T08:36
Arrive Ephrata
Wed, Apr 15, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lampeter
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
Roseville
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Lampeter
9.2 mi
00h 14m
To Ephrata
11.3 mi
00h 14m

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
3 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 Lampeter and Ephrata.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Road

    18 m · 4 sec · Village Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lampeter Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Newport Road

    805 ft · 19 sec · Newport Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oregon Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Oregon Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Street

    2453 ft · 46 sec · South State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    156 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
6.53 mi · 32%
Lampeter Road
3.78 mi · 18%
US 30 West
1.84 mi · 9%
South State Street
1.67 mi · 8%
South 7th Street
1.5 mi · 7%
Pitney Road
1.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

5.69 mi · 00h 07m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 14m from Lampeter
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lampeter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ephrata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lampeter to Ephrata?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 9.2 miles from Lampeter and 11.3 miles from Ephrata.

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 7 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 $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

3 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

34 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Ephrata. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.72 km).

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#1 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Ephrata

#2 Ephrata

City of the state Washington, United States

Population13,801
Coordinates40.1798200, -76.1788400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Road (-76.23968, 39.990101)
End: West Main Street (-76.178912, 40.179754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 Lampeter and Ephrata. The current time is 08:36:12.

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.