How far is Lancaster, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lancaster and Pittsburgh is 196.6 miles (316.4 km).

Flight distance from Lancaster, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 196.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Pittsburgh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is: 239.06 miles (384.72 km) by car.

Driving from Lancaster to Pittsburgh will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Lancaster

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 17106
GPS Coordinates 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W
Latitude 40.0378800
Longitude -76.3055100
Altitude 110
Country United States
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#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.

Population 299226
GPS Coordinates 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W
Latitude 40.4406200
Longitude -79.9958900
Altitude 233
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Pittsburgh

The distance between Lancaster and Pittsburgh is 385 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Pittsburgh. The current time is 10:41:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.93 liters (8.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Pittsburgh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Pittsburgh is $31.35 (diesel $40.21).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $31.35 $34.78 $37.47 $40.21

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 10, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and Pittsburgh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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