How far is Lancaster, PA from Erie, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Erie is 244.14 miles (392.9 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, PA to Erie, PA is 244.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Erie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Erie, Pennsylvania is: 334.49 miles (538.31 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Erie will take approximately 05 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 17106 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W |
| Latitude | 40.0378800 |
| Longitude | -76.3055100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. Erie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Erie Maritime Museum and the Erie Art Museum.
| Population | 95077 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°7'45"N 80°5'6"W |
| Latitude | 42.1292200 |
| Longitude | -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Erie: State Street (-80.085094,42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and Erie
The distance between Lancaster and Erie is 538 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lancaster and Erie. The current time is 06:01:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.68 liters (11.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Erie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Erie is $43.87 (diesel $56.27).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $43.87 | $48.66 | $52.43 | $56.27 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and Erie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
