Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Olney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

73.3 miles 118 km · straight line
91.7 miles estimated 147.5 km · driving distance
1h 51min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Olney?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Olney is 73.3 miles (118 km) as the crow flies. Olney is located SW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.7 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Olney in Maryland.

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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Olney. 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 Olney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 51min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 13min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Olney

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Olney
39.15°N, 77.07°W
America/New_York
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 339.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients