How far is New Freedom, PA from Lancaster County, PA?
The driving distance from New Freedom, PA to Lancaster County, PA is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Freedom and Lancaster County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Freedom and Lancaster County.
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Start on Factory Alley
45 m · 12 sec · Factory Alley
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Turn right onto East Main Street
733 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Constitution 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 East Forrest Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Continue on East Forrest Avenue
114 m · 17 sec · East Forrest Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: York
1147 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 462
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
26 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
18 m · 1 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 New Freedom and Lancaster County.
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.
Longest stretch
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26 mi · 00h 36m
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 New Freedom and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Freedom to Lancaster County?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 22.7 miles from New Freedom and 22.8 miles from Lancaster County.
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 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Freedom and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster County.
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 New Freedom and Lancaster County. Straight-line distance: 31.96 mi (51.43 km).
#1 New Freedom
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,810 |
| Coordinates | 39.7378800, -76.7013600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster County
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 546,192 |
| Coordinates | 40.0424400, -76.2477000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster County (-76.2477, 40.04244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
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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