Origin
Elizabethtown, PA
Late night in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, PA to Lampeter, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethtown, PA
Jack Pace
Lampeter, PA
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Trip Overview
Elizabethtown, PA to Lampeter, PA is 27 miles and takes about 39 minutes via PA 283 and US 30, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving you from one part of the Northeast region to another. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making for a straightforward travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 283 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Lampeter Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 30 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Market Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cloverleaf Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Spruce Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Greenfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 283
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, PA and Lampeter, PA.
1
Start on this road
199 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Mechanics Alley
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mechanics Alley
3
Turn right onto North Spruce Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Spruce Street
4
Turn slight left onto PA 230
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
5
Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cloverleaf Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 283 East: Lancaster
7
Merge onto PA 283
14 mi
·
16 min
·
PA 283
8
Merge onto US 30
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Greenfield Road
10
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenfield Road
12
Turn right onto PA 340
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
13
Turn slight right onto PA 462
320 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
14
Turn left onto Lampeter Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lampeter Road
15
Turn left onto PA 741
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Village Road
16
Arrive at destination
PA 741
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mechanics Alley
Turn right onto Mechanics Alley
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Spruce Street
Turn right onto North Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Greenfield Road
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 340 / Old Philadelphia Pike
Turn right onto PA 340 / Old Philadelphia Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lampeter, PA
Late night in Lampeter on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.7 miles on PA 283 without interruption, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While the majority is highway, expect to transition onto local roads like Lampeter Road as you near your destination. This blend means you get some open-road driving followed by a more localized approach to town.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on PA 283.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 283 and Lampeter Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mechanics Alley.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mechanics Alley): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethtown, PA
Full guide →Elizabethtown is a small town in Pennsylvania. The town was mainly agricultural until the 1900s, when Klien Chocolate Company and several shoe factories opened. The town probably best known for the small college in town, Elizabethtown College. Locals and college alumni often refer to the town as "E-town".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on PA 283. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lampeter, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mechanics Alley): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Spruce Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lampeter, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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