Hershey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25 miles 40.2 km · straight line
32.5 miles estimated 52.3 km · driving distance
39min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Hershey from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Hershey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 25 miles (40.2 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located SE of Hershey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 32.5 miles, taking about 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Hershey 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 Hershey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Hershey
40.29°N, 76.65°W
America/New_York
128m 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 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 996.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients