How far is Lampeter, PA from Lancaster, PA?
The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Lancaster, PA is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of 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 Lampeter and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter and Lancaster.
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Start on Village Road
18 m · 4 sec · Village Road
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Turn right onto Lampeter Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lampeter Road
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Turn left onto Millport Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Millport Road
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Continue on South Duke Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Duke Street
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Turn left onto East Farnum Street
575 ft · 24 sec · East Farnum Street
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Turn right onto South Queen Street
1080 ft · 41 sec · South Queen Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lampeter and Lancaster.
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.
Lampeter Road
Turn right onto Lampeter Road
2.67 mi · 00h 05m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lampeter to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
West Lampeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Lampeter and 2.7 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 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 Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near West Lampeter
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 West Lampeter.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Parkesburg
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 4.8 mi (7.72 km).
#1 Lampeter
Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9901000, -76.2396800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 40.0378800, -76.3055100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: East King Street (-76.305536, 40.037929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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