Lancaster, Ohio to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.7 miles 635.2 km · straight line
459.6 miles actual route 739.7 km · driving distance
8h 50min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Philadelphia?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Philadelphia is 394.7 miles (635.2 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.6 miles, taking about 8h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Philadelphia 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 Lancaster, Ohio and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lancaster, Ohio to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 50min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 36min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM