How far is Maytown, PA from Lancaster, PA?
The driving distance from Maytown, PA to Lancaster, PA is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maytown and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maytown and Lancaster.
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Start on Center Square
19 m · 1 sec · Center Square
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Exit the rotary onto South River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South River Street
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Continue on Maytown Road
3071 ft · 56 sec · Maytown Road
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Turn left onto River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Chickies Hill Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1600 ft · 45 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1108 ft · 32 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1964 ft · 46 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
5.3 mi · 10 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on West King Street
2230 ft · 1 min · West King Street
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Turn right onto West Strawberry Street
787 ft · 24 sec · West Strawberry Street
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Turn left onto West Vine Street
1392 ft · 48 sec · West Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
155 m · 19 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 Maytown 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.
Columbia Avenue
Continue on Columbia Avenue
5.29 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Maytown and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maytown to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 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?
Mountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Maytown and 7.5 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maytown and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Mountville
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 Mountville.
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maytown and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).
#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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
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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