Origin
Lampeter, PA
Evening in Lampeter on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lampeter, PA to Ephrata, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
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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Ephrata, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Ephrata, PA covers 18.4 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 US 222, Lampeter Road, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.4 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 (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Ephrata, PA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lampeter Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lampeter Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Hempstead Road
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 222 North: Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 222 North: Reading
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 322 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 322 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Lampeter Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 30 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South 7th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pitney Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oregon Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hempstead Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter, PA and Ephrata, 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
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
4
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hempstead Road
5
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
7
Merge onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
9
Continue on US 222
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 222
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
197 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn slight right onto PA 772
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Newport Road
13
Turn right onto PA 272
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oregon Pike
14
Continue on PA 272
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 7th Street
15
Continue on PA 272
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South State Street
16
Continue on South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
17
Turn left onto US 322
513 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 322
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $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
Ephrata, PA
Evening in Ephrata on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
23 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 Ephrata, PA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Lampeter Road, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $3.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lampeter Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Lampeter, PA to Ephrata, 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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