How far is Philadelphia, PA from Lampeter, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Lampeter, PA is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.54 mi
01h 42m
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
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.09 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-15T10:23
Arrive Lampeter
Wed, Apr 15, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grove
PA

Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
33.2 mi
00h 51m
To Lampeter
33.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    913 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: West Chester

    1239 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Frazer, Downingtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1828 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Futer Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Futer Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    105 m · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Strasburg Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Village Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 25%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.7 mi · 21%
US 202 South
11.2 mi · 17%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
4.86 mi · 7%
Exton Bypass
4.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Schuylkill Expressway

Merge slight right 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove
00h 51m from Philadelphia
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 33.2 miles from Philadelphia and 33.3 miles from Lampeter.

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 9.5 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Philadelphia and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).

Philadelphia

#1 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
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#2 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Lampeter (-76.23968, 39.9901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
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 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 Philadelphia and Lampeter. The current time is 10:23:33.

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.