Ann Arbor to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.4 miles 670.2 km · straight line
499.7 miles estimated 804.2 km · driving distance
10h 3min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 416.4 miles (670.2 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located ESE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 499.7 miles, taking about 10h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 3min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 4min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 33min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients