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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Lancaster, Hershey & Gettysburg – Route Guide

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Gettysburg monument sunset — Pennsylvania: Philadelphia to Gettysburg
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Trace a road journey from Philadelphia's independence history through Lancaster's town and farming heritage, Hershey's chocolate story and the battlefield landscape of Gettysburg. Public streets and historic places connect the chapters. Check any timed entry at Independence Hall, and respect the private homes and farms of Amish Country; buggy rides and theme parks are separate choices.

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Lancaster, Hershey & Gettysburg is a 240 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 4–5 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for June, built from 496 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–5
days
240km
distance
4
Stops
496
curated stops

View ready-made plans 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go

The route

Philadelphia→ 130 kmLancaster & Amish Country→ 45 kmHershey→ 65 kmGettysburg

What you'll see

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Roam one of the world's largest art collections and iconic steps.
Philadelphia
Historic Lancaster City
Stroll through one of America's largest historic city districts.
Lancaster & Amish Country
Giant Center
Attend ice hockey games, graduations, sporting events, or concerts in this versatile arena.
Hershey
Gettysburg National Military Park
Walk historic battlefields preserved in quiet reverence.
Gettysburg
Liberty Bell Center
See the iconic Liberty Bell, a symbol of freedom and unity.
Philadelphia
National Watch and Clock Museum
Discover intricate timepieces and the fascinating evolution of horology through centuries.
Lancaster & Amish Country
Hershey's Chocolate World
Watch cocoa beans transform into Hershey chocolate and end with a free sample.
Hershey
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Tour the preserved farm home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Gettysburg

Choose your length

4-day plan24 stops · 8.4 h transit6 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan31 stops · 9.2 h transit6.2 stops/day · 1.8 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

Farmstand season in Amish country — buggies share the shoulder, mud sales and markets run, and the Gettysburg battlefield walks best in shirtsleeves.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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