Gettysburg to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.1 miles 82.2 km · straight line
66.4 miles estimated 106.9 km · driving distance
1h 20min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gettysburg from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Gettysburg to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 51.1 miles (82.2 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Gettysburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 66.4 miles, taking about 1h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 20min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 36min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Gettysburg & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Gettysburg
39.83°N, 77.23°W
America/New_York
168m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 487.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients