The
town of Gettysburg, about 80 miles north of Washington, DC, is easy to get to because at least six major roads converge in the town (which is one of the reasons it was such a convenient spot for a three-day battle). The directions below are approximate, and should be considered starting points for your planning. Once you reach the town, you'll see lots of signs directing you to the park. Please note that "north" and "south" are used in their geographic sense, and should not imply political or rooting interests.
From the North:
From Washington, DC:
From Other Southern Routes:
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Take Interstate 84, 78, or 76 (depending on your starting point) to the greater Harrisburg area. Then take Route 15 South, about 35 miles, into Gettysburg.
Take Interstate 70 North to Frederick, Md. Then take Route 15 North, about 36 miles, into Gettysburg.
Take Interstate 81 North to Chambersburg, PA. Then take Route 30 East, about 23 miles, into Gettysburg.
