Lititz, PA Road Trips
Lititz, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 169-mile quick runs to 169-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lititz, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
334.3 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 25m
Haverford, PA
Plan Around Lititz, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lititz, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lititz, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lititz, PA
Driving from Lititz, PA
On average, trips departing from Lititz, PA run 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 169 miles (3h 15m), while the shortest is just 169 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lititz, PA include Altoona, PA (169.4 mi, 3h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.3 per gallon. For the typical 169-mile trip from Lititz, PA, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lititz, PA and 4 routes heading into Lititz, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 169 to 169 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lititz, PA covers 169 miles and takes approximately 3h 15m. Shorter options start at just 169 miles.
The average route from Lititz, PA runs about 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.3/gallon for regular), the average 169-mile trip from Lititz, PA costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lititz, PA include Altoona, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lititz, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,599
Median Income
$82,861
Median Home Value
$264,600
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lititz, PA at a Glance
Founded
1710
Elevation
381 ft
Area
1 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lititz, PA.
Sturgis Pretzel House
bakery in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Wilbur Chocolate Company
chocolate company based in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Johann Agust Sutter House
historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q142354), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lititz, PA
Lititz is a town of 9,400 people (2020) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns, bed and breakfasts, Wilbur Chocolate, and Sturgis Pretzel.
1 Litiz Welcome Center. M-Sa 10AM-4PM. Situated in a former train station. (updated Nov 2019) Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau. It offers many tours of the area. (updated Nov 2019)
1 Moravian Historic District (Moravian Church Square). (updated Nov 2019) 2 Linden Hall School. (updated Nov 2019) Lititz Watch Technicum, 1 Wynfield Dr, ☏ +1 717-625-3787, [email protected]. A school funded by Rolex to promote watchmaking in the United States. (updated Nov 2019) 3 The Hess Homestead. A historic Mennonite farm from the 1730's. (updated Nov 2019)
Walk around the welcoming town of Lititz for food, shops, museums, and historic sites 1 Lititz Springs Park, ☏ +1 717-626-8981. A park maintained by a local volunteer group that is open to the public. The park features many water inspired elements. (updated Nov 2019) 2 Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 717-626-7720, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2019) 3 Lititz Springs Pool, 201 Maple St, ☏ +1 717-626-8484. Refurbished for 2020. (updated Nov 2019) 4 Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center, 455 Camp Road, Stevens (PA Turnpike (I-76) Exit 286), ☏ +1 717-738-1490, toll-free: +1-888-353-1490, [email protected]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. Resort offering group retreats, overnight getaways, escape rooms, and a variety of outdoor activities, including ziplining. (updated Mar 2018)
1 Cafe Arabella. (updated Aug 2025) Nino's. (updated Nov 2019) 2 Roma Pizza. (updated Nov 2019) Oregon Dairy Country Restaurant. (updated Nov 2019) The Pantry. (updated Nov 2019) Rosie's Lunch Wagon. on Saturday. (updated Nov 2019) Tomato Pie Cafe Rooster Street Butcher Bulls Head Public House
1 The Alden House Bed and Breakfast. 2 Lititz Springs Inn & Spa (formerly General Sutter Inn), 14 E Main St, ☏ +1 717-626-2115. Has a restaurant on site (updated Aug 2025) The Wilbur Lititz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel Rock Lititz. Part of a larger complex that includes event spaces and unique music production facilities. (updated Aug 2025) Country Inn of Lancaster, 2133 Lincoln Highway E, ☏ +1 717-393-3413, [email protected]. Lititz Point Inn and Suites, 613 Furnace Hills Pike, ☏ +1 717-833-6657. 3 Holiday Inn Express, 101 Crosswinds Dr, ☏ +1 717-625-2366. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $125. (updated Nov 2019)
As a borough of Lancaster, Lititz is connected by road and public transportation. 1 Lancaster Airport (LNS IATA). (updated Nov 2019) Pennsylvania Routes 772 (West Orange and East Main streets) and 501 (Broad Street) run through the town. PA 772 leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Brownstown and west 5 miles (8 km) to Manheim, while PA 501 leads north 16 miles (26 km) to Myerstown and south 9 miles (14 km) to Lancaster, the county seat.
An automobile is the best way to get around Lilitz and many of its attractions and neighbors. Red Rose Transit Route 10 provides service from Lancaster to Lilitz and through the town. No service evenings or Sundays. (Nov 2022.)
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