Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Trenton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.5 miles 134.3 km · straight line
104.3 miles estimated 167.9 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
81° E bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Trenton?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Trenton is 83.5 miles (134.3 km) as the crow flies. Trenton is located E of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.3 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Trenton in New Jersey.

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. 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 Trenton. 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 Trenton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Trenton

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Trenton
40.22°N, 74.74°W
America/New_York
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 298.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients