Ithaca to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ithaca from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Ithaca to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 166.5 miles (268 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located S of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 208.2 miles, taking about 4h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Ithaca in New York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Ithaca 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.