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gbopp
Aug 04, 2015Explorer
We Cant Wait wrote:
Here's another way that will avoid most of the tolls, and I've taken our 40'MH this route several times. Take I-80 East into Pa to exit # 161; I-99 south to State college; US 322 east to Harrisburg Pa, then to get around Harrisburg take I-81 north; I-283 south; I-83 south and continue straight onto Pa Route 581; then take US 15 south to Gettysburg. There will be some traffic around Harrisburg but as long as you go thru after 9AM and before 3PM or after 6PM you'll be fine.
This is also a good option.
I would recommend from US 322/22 take I-81 South to PA 581 east to US 15 south. The traffic isn't as bad and the distance is about the same.
I-83 can get congested around Harrisburg.
I travel this area often and stay off I-83 as much as possible.
Also, when traveling in Pennsylvania, assume there will be road work/construction. You are usually not disappointed.
Have a good trip.
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