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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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 42m.
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.
Township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
913 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South: West Chester
1239 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Frazer, Downingtown
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Exton Bypass
4.6 mi · 6 min · Exton Bypass
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Continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.7 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1828 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Futer Street
59 m · 14 sec · Futer Street
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Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
105 m · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Strasburg Road
15 m · 2 sec · Strasburg Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
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Turn straight onto Strasburg Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
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Continue on Gap Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street
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Turn slight right onto Village Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grove.
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lampeter
Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9901000, -76.2396800 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lampeter (-76.23968, 39.9901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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