How far is Lampeter, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Lampeter, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.21 mi
01h 33m
Flight
57.03 mi
91.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.03 mi
Kilometers
91.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.21 mi
Kilometers
106.55 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 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 Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lampeter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Grove
PA

Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania

From Lampeter
33 mi
00h 46m
To Philadelphia
33.2 mi
00h 46m

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
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Devon Park Drive

    676 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 25%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 21%
US 202 North
10.6 mi · 16%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
5.07 mi · 8%
Exton Bypass
4.71 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove
00h 46m from Lampeter
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Lampeter and 33.2 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grove

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

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

RAIL

Exton

2 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

6 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

14 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

16 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lampeter and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).

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#1 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Village Road (-76.23968, 39.990101)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 Philadelphia. The current time is 08:36:45.

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.