Blacksburg to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.6 miles 474.1 km · straight line
368.2 miles estimated 592.6 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Blacksburg to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 294.6 miles (474.1 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located NE of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.2 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients