Origin
Lampeter, PA
Morning in Lampeter on Friday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lampeter, PA to Lancaster, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
5.4 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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Lancaster, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Lancaster, PA covers 5.4 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lampeter Road, South Duke Street, Millport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Lampeter Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 5.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 5.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lampeter Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 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 11m 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 2.7 miles (Millport Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (East Farnum Street): Navigation decision point.
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
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Millport Road
Turn left onto Millport Road
Navigation decision point
3
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Farnum Street
Turn left onto East Farnum Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 72 / South Queen Street
Turn right onto PA 72 / South Queen Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lampeter Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Duke Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Millport Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Queen Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Farnum Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Village Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lampeter Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter, PA and Lancaster, PA.
1
Start on PA 741
60 ft
·
3 sec
·
Village Road
2
Turn right onto Lampeter Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lampeter Road
3
Turn left onto Millport Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Millport Road
4
Continue on South Duke Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Duke Street
5
Turn left onto East Farnum Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Farnum Street
6
Turn right onto PA 72
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Queen Street
7
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.90 one way
$1.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Lancaster, PA
Morning in Lancaster on Friday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
24 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
11m 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 Lancaster, PA covers 5.4 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lampeter Road, South Duke Street, Millport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.7 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 $0.90 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 11m 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 2.7 miles (Millport Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (East Farnum Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lampeter, PA to Lancaster, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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