How far is Lancaster County, PA from New Freedom, PA?
The driving distance from Lancaster County, PA to New Freedom, PA is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster County and New Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster County and New Freedom.
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Start on PA 340
544 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
114 m · 11 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West
738 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
21.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto North Hills Road
3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road
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Turn right onto East Market Street
102 m · 11 sec · East Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Constitution Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
733 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Factory Alley
45 m · 11 sec · Factory Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Factory Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster County and New Freedom.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
21.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster County and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Freedom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster County to New Freedom?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Hallam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Lancaster County and 23.1 miles from New Freedom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster County and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Freedom.
Stop Ideas Near Hallam
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 Hallam.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster County and New Freedom. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.43 km).
#1 Lancaster County
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 546,192 |
| Coordinates | 40.0424400, -76.2477000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Freedom
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,810 |
| Coordinates | 39.7378800, -76.7013600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Freedom (-76.70136, 39.73788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.57 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
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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