Baltimore to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.2 miles 87.2 km · straight line
77.2 miles actual route 124.2 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Baltimore to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 54.2 miles (87.2 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located NNE of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.2 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Explore more routes from Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 459.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM