Columbus, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 354.2 miles (570.1 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 70.3 times to circle the Earth's equator