Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Newark, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Newark, Delaware?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Newark, Delaware is 38.3 miles (61.7 km) as the crow flies. Newark, Delaware is located SE of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.8 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Newark, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Newark, Delaware. 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.