Origin
Ephrata, PA
Afternoon in Ephrata on Wednesday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ephrata, PA
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Lampeter, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South State Street, North 7th Street, Oregon Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.3 miles from Ephrata, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oregon Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata, PA and Lampeter, PA.
1
Start on West Main Street
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
3
Continue on South State Street
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
South State Street
4
Continue on South State Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South State Street
5
Continue on North 7th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 7th Street
6
Continue on Oregon Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oregon Pike
7
Turn left onto North State Street
476 ft
·
12 sec
·
North State Street
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 East: Philadelphia
11
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Greenfield Road
13
Keep slight left
243 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenfield Road
15
Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
16
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
322 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
17
Turn left onto Lampeter Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lampeter Road
18
Turn left onto Village Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Village Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.3 miles from Ephrata, PA, or about 15m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.5 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lampeter, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ephrata, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ephrata, PA
This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ephrata, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Ephrata, PA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Ephrata, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lampeter, PA
The final approach into Lampeter, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lampeter, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lampeter, PA
Afternoon in Lampeter on Wednesday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA covers 18.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South State Street, North 7th Street, Oregon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Ephrata, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ephrata, PA to Lampeter, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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