Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402.2 miles 647.2 km · straight line
482.6 miles estimated 776.6 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Montreal?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Montreal is 402.2 miles (647.2 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NNE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.6 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is in Pennsylvania, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Montreal. 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Montreal

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients