Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

346.7 miles 557.9 km · straight line
416 miles estimated 669.5 km · driving distance
8h 22min estimated drive time
CAD 67 - CAD 83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chatham, Ontario, Canada from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 346.7 miles (557.9 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located ESE of Chatham, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416 miles, taking about 8h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Chatham, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Lancaster, Pennsylvania is in Pennsylvania, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chatham, Ontario, Canada 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 Chatham, Ontario, Canada to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 22min CAD 67 - CAD 83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 2min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 57min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chatham, Ontario, Canada & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Chatham, Ontario, Canada
42.41°N, 82.18°W
America/Toronto
183m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients