Origin
Lampeter, PA
Afternoon in Lampeter on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lampeter, PA to Columbia, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lampeter, PA
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Columbia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Columbia, PA covers 16.6 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 Columbia Avenue, Lampeter Road, East Orange Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Columbia Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lampeter Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lampeter Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (PA 462 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (East Orange Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lampeter Road
Turn right onto Lampeter Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 462 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
East Orange Street
Turn left onto East Orange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 462 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto PA 462 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Avenue | 7 mi | 12m |
| Lampeter Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East Orange Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East King Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Avenue
— 7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter, PA and Columbia, PA.
1
Start on PA 741
60 ft
·
3 sec
·
Village Road
2
Turn right onto Lampeter Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lampeter Road
3
Turn left onto PA 462
292 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
4
Continue on PA 462
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
5
Turn right onto PA 462
524 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto East Orange Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Orange Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on PA 462
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Columbia Avenue
8
Continue on PA 462
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on PA 462
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Avenue
10
Continue on PA 462
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
11
Continue on PA 462
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North 5th Street
12
Turn left onto PA 462
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chestnut Street
13
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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
Columbia, PA
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees cooler 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 Lampeter, PA to Columbia, PA covers 16.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia Avenue, Lampeter Road, East Orange Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Lampeter, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lampeter Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (PA 462 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (East Orange Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lampeter, PA to Columbia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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