Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Sidney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.7 miles 667.4 km · straight line
497.7 miles estimated 800.9 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Sidney?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Sidney is 414.7 miles (667.4 km) as the crow flies. Sidney is located W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.7 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Sidney in Ohio.

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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Sidney

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Sidney
40.28°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
290m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients