Jackson, New Jersey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.6 miles 126.5 km · straight line
98.2 miles estimated 158.1 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, New Jersey from Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Jackson, New Jersey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 78.6 miles (126.5 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is located WNW of Jackson, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.2 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, New Jersey in New Jersey and Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Jackson, New Jersey 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 Jackson, New Jersey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, New Jersey & Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Jackson, New Jersey
39.78°N, 74.86°W
America/New_York
37m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients