Detroit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?
The distance from Detroit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 384.5 miles (618.8 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located ESE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 517.9 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
- You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator