Canton, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

271.9 miles 437.6 km · straight line
339.9 miles estimated 547 km · driving distance
6h 50min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 271.9 miles (437.6 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located E of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 339.9 miles, taking about 6h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 50min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 12min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients