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

440.8 miles 709.4 km · straight line
529 miles estimated 851.3 km · driving distance
10h 38min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ohio from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Hamilton, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 440.8 miles (709.4 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located E of Hamilton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 529 miles, taking about 10h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Ohio to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 38min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 46min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 6min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ohio & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ohio
39.40°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
181m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients