Directions & Parking

Driving Directions & Parking

Get directions and parking information for your trip to Lancaster County, PA

Parking

Each town and city has its own parking systems. Before you arrive, visit the town's website to learn more information in advance. When you're here, be sure to read the street signs and follow all parking rules. For specific questions, our knowledgeable Travel Consultants are eager to assist. Please call (800) 723-8824 or stop by 501 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 to speak with a Travel Consultant in the Visitors Center.

Lancaster City Parking

Parking in Lancaster City is managed by the Lancaster Parking Authority. For the most up-to-date information, visit their website by clicking here.

Parking is simple and easy in downtown Lancaster. There are 8 parking garages/lots available and over 1,000 metered parking spaces. All of the meters require $0.25 cents for 6 minutes. Meters have a two-hour time limit per City ordinance. If you plan on parking over two hours, you should park in a garage. The meters are in effect from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. All meters have a 2-hour limit. The ParkMobile app can be used to pay for parking at both on-street meters and kiosks. Single space meters accept quarters, dimes and nickels and will register the appropriate proportion of time.

Transportation

One of the most important aspects of enjoying a trip is being able to easily get to, from and around the destination. If you are not driving from a nearby area or would prefer different travel options, we have plenty of alternate ways to get here and get around the County.

Transportation Options

Driving Distances and Directions to Lancaster

Traveling From	Apprx. Distance from Lancaster	Apprx. Driving Time	General Directions
Baltimore, MD	73 miles	1 1/2 hrs.	Take Interstate 83 North to Route 30 East into Lancaster County.
Boston, MA & New England	359 miles	7 hrs.	Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90 West) to Interstate 84 West to Scranton, PA. Take Interstate 81 South to Exit 32. Take Route 501 South into Lancaster County.
Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY	152 miles	3 - 3 1/2 hrs.	Take Interstate 278 West to Interstate 95 North. Take Interstate 78 West to Exit 3. Take Route 501 South into Lancaster County.
Central New Jersey (Trenton, NJ)	100 miles	2 hrs.	Take Interstate 95 South to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76 West) to Exit 21.Take Route 222 South to Route 30 East into Lancaster County.
Cleveland, OH	363 miles	7 hrs.	Take Interstate 80 East to Interstate 76 West, which becomes the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Take Exit 21. Take Route 222 South to Route 30 East into Lancaster County.
Manhattan, NY	152 miles	3 - 3 1/2 hrs.	Take the Holland Tunnel to Interstate 78 West to Exit 3. Take Route 501 South into Lancaster County.
Philadelphia, PA	64 miles	1 1/2 hrs.	Take Route 30 West into Lancaster County. Alternate Route: Take the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76 West) to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (also Interstate 76 West) to Exit 21. Take Route 222 South to Route 30 East into Lancaster County.
Richmond, VA	212 miles	3 1/2 hrs.	Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 83 North. Take Route 30 East into Lancaster County.
Toronto, Canada	467 miles	8 hrs.	Take Q.E.W. South to New York Thruway East. Take Interstate 81 South to Exit 32. Take Route 501 South into Lancaster County.