10 Cities Near Red Lion + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Red Lion, Pennsylvania, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Lancaster, Towson, Baltimore.
The closest notable city to Red Lion, Pennsylvania is Lancaster, about 19 mi (30 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 19 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Towson | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Baltimore | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ellicott City | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Reading | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Glen Burnie | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Frederick | 54 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Wilmington | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Gaithersburg | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bowie | 67 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Red Lion
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lancaster, Towson, Baltimore, Ellicott City, Reading. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Red Lion include Lancaster, Towson, Baltimore, Ellicott City, Reading. The closest is Lancaster, about 19 miles (30 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.