Origin
Lampeter, PA
Morning in Lampeter on Friday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lampeter, PA to Elizabethtown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Elizabethtown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Elizabethtown, PA covers 27 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 283, Lampeter Road, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on PA 283. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27 miles, with most of the trip on PA 283 and Lampeter Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on PA 283.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 283 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 283 and Lampeter Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near Hempstead 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 27 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 5.1 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Hempstead Road
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
5
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Rheems, Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Rheems, Elizabethtown
4
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lampeter, PA to Elizabethtown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Rheems along the way.
Rheems
23 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 283 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Lampeter Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 30 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Market Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pitney Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cloverleaf Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Spruce Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Hempstead Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 283
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter, PA and Elizabethtown, 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
8
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
14 mi
·
16 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Rheems, Elizabethtown
10
Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cloverleaf Road
11
Turn right onto PA 230
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
12
Turn slight right onto South Spruce Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Spruce Street
13
Turn left onto East High Street
124 ft
·
4 sec
·
East High Street
14
Turn right
34 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Elizabethtown, PA
Morning in Elizabethtown on Friday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
22 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
39m 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 Elizabethtown, PA covers 27 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 283, Lampeter Road, US 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 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 $4.48 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 27 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 5.1 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lampeter, PA to Elizabethtown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Rheems along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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