Pennsylvania Route 34
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Pennsylvania Route 34 is a 62 miles (99.8 km) long state route located in southern Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 15 Business in Gettysburg
. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 south of Liverpool
.
PA 34 intersects Interstate 81, US 11, U.S. Route 322, and U.S. Route 22.
, Adams County
, with the road continuing south as part of US 15 Business. From here, the route heads north on two-lane undivided Carlisle Street past homes. PA 34 crosses into Cumberland Township
and becomes Biglerville Road, passing through fields within Gettysburg National Military Park
. After leaving the park boundaries, the road heads through rural areas with residential and commercial development. The route heads into Butler Township
and crosses the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad as it passes through a mix of farms and woods with some homes. PA 34 runs through more rural areas with occasional development before crossing into Biglerville
and becoming South Main Street, passing residences and a few businesses as it intersects PA 394
. The route continues into the downtown area and comes to a junction with PA 234
. Here, the road becomes North Main Street and passes more homes before heading back into Butler Township.
At this point, PA 34 becomes Carlisle Road and comes into open farmland with occasional residences. The route enters Menallen Township
and runs through Floradale
prior to curving to the northeast through more agricultural areas with some patches of woods and homes. The road passes through a small corner of Bendersville
before heading through more rural areas of Menallen Township. PA 34 heads into Tyrone Township
and passes under the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad before making a turn to the north. The route crosses the Bermudian Creek
into Huntington Township
and runs through Idaville
before heading through more areas of farms, woods, and residences.
in Cumberland County
and runs through more agricultural areas with some homes, passing through Goodyear. The road continues north and passes through Hunters Run before entering South Middleton Township
and crosses forested South Mountain
, running a short distance to the east of the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad as it heads northeast. The route heads into Mount Holly Springs
and becomes Yates Street, running through wooded areas of homes before intersecting the northern terminus of PA 94
. At this point, PA 34 turns north onto South Baltimore Avenue and turns northwest, crossing the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad before passing through more forests. The road heads into residential and commercial areas, turning north to become North Baltimore Avenue. The route passes under a Norfolk Southern railroad line before crossing back into South Middleton Township and becoming Holly Pike, passing a few residential subdivisions before heading into a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes. PA 34 crosses PA 174
and runs through more agricultural areas with some residential and commercial development. Development increases as the road passes through Bonny Brook and becomes the border between Carlisle
to the west and South Middleton Township to the east a short distance later, becoming South Hanover Street. The route widens into a four-lane divided highway
and fully enters Carlisle as it interchanges with I-81
in a commercial area.
Past this interchange, PA 34 becomes a four-lane undivided road and passes several homes. The route heads into the commercial downtown of Carlisle and comes to an intersection with US 11
/PA 74
/PA 641
. At this point, US 11 turns north to join PA 34 on North Hanover Street, narrowing to two lanes and turning northeast past more homes and businesses. At a Norfolk Southern railroad crossing, PA 34 splits from US 11 by turning north onto Carlisle Springs Road and passes through industrial areas before running past residential neighborhoods. The route crosses into North Middleton Township
and passes under I-76
(Pennsylvania Turnpike
), becoming Spring Road and curving northeast past a few businesses. The road turns to the north again and runs through residential areas with a few businesses, crossing the Conodoguinet Creek
and turning northeast past more development. PA 34 heads into Middlesex Township
and runs through more rural areas of homes, coming to an intersection with PA 944
. At this point, PA 944 joins PA 34, passing through the community of Carlisle Springs, where PA 944 turns to the east. PA 34 runs northeast through open farmland before entering wooded areas of homes, at which point the route ascends forested Blue Mountain
.
in Perry County
, where it descends Blue Mountain and passes a few homes. The road turns north and crosses Little Mountain before coming into a mix of farms and woods with some residential and commercial development. The route curves to the northwest and reaches an intersection with PA 850
in Shermans Dale. At this junction, PA 850 turns northwest to join PA 34, and the road continues past a few businesses before crossing Sherman Creek and passing a mix of farmland and residences as it runs to the east of the creek. The road continues through more farm fields and woods with homes and reaches the community of Dromgold, where PA 850 splits to the west and PA 34 turns to the northeast. The road runs through the community of Crums Corners before coming to a junction with PA 274
in Mecks Corner. Here, PA 34 turns northwest to join PA 274, becoming the border between Carroll Township to the west and Wheatfield Township
to the east, heading through forests before continuing into agricultural areas with a few homes. The road heads into Centre Township
and winds northwest through farms, woods, and residences before coming into New Bloomfield. PA 34/PA 274 turns north onto South Carlisle Street and passes homes before coming to a circle the center of town. At this point, PA 274 splits to the west and PA 34 turns east onto East Main Street, running past more residences.
The route turns northeast and heads back into Centre Township, becoming Keystone Way and passes through agricultural areas with some homes. The road heads into a mix of farmland, woodland, and residences as it winds northeast and enters Oliver Township
. Here, PA 34 curves north across forested Limestone Ridge prior to heading northeast again and passing through farmland and woodland with some homes and businesses. The route runs through Buffalo Bridge and reaches an intersection with PA 849
. Here, PA 849 turns north to join PA 34, heading through more rural areas before crossing into Newport
. The two routes turn northwest onto South 4th Street, passing homes. PA 34 splits from PA 849 by turning northeast onto Market Street and passing through the commercial downtown. The route passes under a Norfolk Southern railroad line prior to crossing the Juniata River
into Howe Township
. At this point, the road becomes Red Hill Road and runs through agricultural and wooded areas with some development. PA 34 comes to an interchange with the US 22
/US 322
freeway and continues through more farmland with some homes. The route turns north to cross forested Berry Mountain and curves east-northeast to run through forests in between Buffalo Mountain to the north and Berry Mountain to the south, heading into Buffalo Township
and becoming Hunters Valley Road. Farther east, the road heads through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes. PA 34 curves south and then east to reach its northern terminus at US 11/US 15
just west of the Millersburg Ferry
across the Susquehanna River
.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 15 Business in Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 south of Liverpool
Liverpool, Pennsylvania
Liverpool is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States, about from Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area...
.
PA 34 intersects Interstate 81, US 11, U.S. Route 322, and U.S. Route 22.
Adams County
PA 34 begins at an intersection with US 15 Business in GettysburgGettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
, Adams County
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
, with the road continuing south as part of US 15 Business. From here, the route heads north on two-lane undivided Carlisle Street past homes. PA 34 crosses into Cumberland Township
Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,718 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
and becomes Biglerville Road, passing through fields within Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Gettysburg National Military Park is an administrative unit of the National Park Service's northeast region and a subunit of federal properties of Adams County, Pennsylvania, with the same name, including the Gettysburg National Cemetery...
. After leaving the park boundaries, the road heads through rural areas with residential and commercial development. The route heads into Butler Township
Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Butler Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,678 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
and crosses the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad as it passes through a mix of farms and woods with some homes. PA 34 runs through more rural areas with occasional development before crossing into Biglerville
Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Biglerville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,200 at the 2010 census. The National Apple Museum is located on West Hanover St...
and becoming South Main Street, passing residences and a few businesses as it intersects PA 394
Pennsylvania Route 394
Pennsylvania Route 394 is an long state highway located in Adams county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 234 in Biglerville. The eastern terminus is at PA 94 in Hampton.-Route description:...
. The route continues into the downtown area and comes to a junction with PA 234
Pennsylvania Route 234
Pennsylvania Route 234 is an long state highway located in Adams and York counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 30 in Franklin Township. The eastern terminus is at PA 462 in West York...
. Here, the road becomes North Main Street and passes more homes before heading back into Butler Township.
At this point, PA 34 becomes Carlisle Road and comes into open farmland with occasional residences. The route enters Menallen Township
Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Menallen Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,974 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.8 square miles , of which, 42.8 square miles of it is land and...
and runs through Floradale
Floradale, Pennsylvania
Floradale is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. Floradale is located on Pennsylvania Route 34 2 miles north of Biglerville....
prior to curving to the northeast through more agricultural areas with some patches of woods and homes. The road passes through a small corner of Bendersville
Bendersville, Pennsylvania
Bendersville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 641 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bendersville is located at ....
before heading through more rural areas of Menallen Township. PA 34 heads into Tyrone Township
Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Tyrone Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census.It was named after County Tyrone in Ireland.-Geography:...
and passes under the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad before making a turn to the north. The route crosses the Bermudian Creek
Bermudian Creek
Bermudian Creek is a tributary of Conewago Creek in Adams and York counties in Pennsylvania in the United States.Bermudian Creek joins Conewago Creek north of Pickett Hill and just south of Detters Mill.-References:...
into Huntington Township
Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Huntington Township is a rural township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,369 at the 2010 census.The currently serving township supervisors are David Boyer , Roger Sowers , and Ronald Zepp....
and runs through Idaville
Idaville, Pennsylvania
Idaville, formerly a borough, is a now unincorporated community in Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. Idaville is located on Pennsylvania Route 34 south of Mount Holly Springs. This long-stretched town is separated from Tyrone Township, adjacent to the south end of...
before heading through more areas of farms, woods, and residences.
Cumberland County
PA 34 crosses into Dickinson TownshipDickinson Township, Pennsylvania
Dickinson Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,702 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
and runs through more agricultural areas with some homes, passing through Goodyear. The road continues north and passes through Hunters Run before entering South Middleton Township
South Middleton Township, Pennsylvania
South Middleton Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,939 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and crosses forested South Mountain
South Mountain (Maryland and Pennsylvania)
South Mountain is the northern extension of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Maryland and Pennsylvania. From the Potomac River near Knoxville, Maryland in the south, to Dillsburg, Pennsylvania in the north, the long range separates the Hagerstown and Cumberland valleys from the Piedmont regions of...
, running a short distance to the east of the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad as it heads northeast. The route heads into Mount Holly Springs
Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Mount Holly Springs is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,925 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
and becomes Yates Street, running through wooded areas of homes before intersecting the northern terminus of PA 94
Pennsylvania Route 94
Pennsylvania Route 94 is a 29 mile long north–south state highway located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line, where PA 94 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 30...
. At this point, PA 34 turns north onto South Baltimore Avenue and turns northwest, crossing the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad before passing through more forests. The road heads into residential and commercial areas, turning north to become North Baltimore Avenue. The route passes under a Norfolk Southern railroad line before crossing back into South Middleton Township and becoming Holly Pike, passing a few residential subdivisions before heading into a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes. PA 34 crosses PA 174
Pennsylvania Route 174
Pennsylvania Route 174 is an long state highway located in Cumberland county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 11 and PA 533 in Shippensburg. The eastern terminus is at PA 641 in Monroe Township.-Route description:...
and runs through more agricultural areas with some residential and commercial development. Development increases as the road passes through Bonny Brook and becomes the border between Carlisle
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle is a borough in and the county seat of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The name is traditionally pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable. Carlisle is located within the Cumberland Valley, a highly productive agricultural region. As of the 2010 census, the borough...
to the west and South Middleton Township to the east a short distance later, becoming South Hanover Street. The route widens into a four-lane divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
and fully enters Carlisle as it interchanges with I-81
Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania
Interstate 81 is an long north–south Interstate Highway, stretching from Dandridge, Tennessee to Fisher's Landing, New York at the US/Canadian border...
in a commercial area.
Past this interchange, PA 34 becomes a four-lane undivided road and passes several homes. The route heads into the commercial downtown of Carlisle and comes to an intersection with US 11
U.S. Route 11 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 11 roughly parallels Interstate 81 in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It serves Harrisburg and Scranton. Between those two cities, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River, while I-81 follows a shorter route over the mountains.-Route description:...
/PA 74
Pennsylvania Route 74
Pennsylvania Route 74 is a long north–south state highway located in central Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line southwest of Delta, where PA 74 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 165...
/PA 641
Pennsylvania Route 641
Pennsylvania Route 641 ' is a state route located in Central Pennsylvania in the United States. The route is long from U.S. Route 522 in Shade Gap to U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 in Camp Hill...
. At this point, US 11 turns north to join PA 34 on North Hanover Street, narrowing to two lanes and turning northeast past more homes and businesses. At a Norfolk Southern railroad crossing, PA 34 splits from US 11 by turning north onto Carlisle Springs Road and passes through industrial areas before running past residential neighborhoods. The route crosses into North Middleton Township
North Middleton Township, Pennsylvania
North Middleton Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,197 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and passes under I-76
Interstate 76 (east)
Interstate 76 is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles from an interchange with Interstate 71 west of Akron, Ohio, east to Interstate 295 near Camden, New Jersey....
(Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. The three sections of the turnpike system total . The main section extends from Ohio to New Jersey and is long...
), becoming Spring Road and curving northeast past a few businesses. The road turns to the north again and runs through residential areas with a few businesses, crossing the Conodoguinet Creek
Conodoguinet Creek
Conodoguinet Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in south central Pennsylvania in the United States. The name is Native American, and means "A Long Way with Many Bends".Conodoguinet Creek joins the Susquehanna River upstream of Harrisburg....
and turning northeast past more development. PA 34 heads into Middlesex Township
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Middlesex Township is a township located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 6,669.- Geography :...
and runs through more rural areas of homes, coming to an intersection with PA 944
Pennsylvania Route 944
Pennsylvania Route 944 is a long state highway located in Cumberland county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 233 in Lower Mifflin Township. The eastern terminus is at US 11/US 15 in East Pennsboro Township.-Route description:...
. At this point, PA 944 joins PA 34, passing through the community of Carlisle Springs, where PA 944 turns to the east. PA 34 runs northeast through open farmland before entering wooded areas of homes, at which point the route ascends forested Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain (Pennsylvania)
Blue Mountain is a ridge that forms the eastern edge of the Appalachian mountain range in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It cuts across the eastern half of the state from New Jersey to Maryland, providing a distinct boundary between a number of Pennsylvania's geographical and cultural regions...
.
Perry County
At the summit of the mountain, PA 34 turns northwest and heads into Carroll TownshipCarroll Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
Carroll Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,095 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
in Perry County
Perry County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,602 people, 16,695 households, and 12,320 families residing in the county. The population density was 79 people per square mile . There were 18,941 housing units at an average density of 34 per square mile...
, where it descends Blue Mountain and passes a few homes. The road turns north and crosses Little Mountain before coming into a mix of farms and woods with some residential and commercial development. The route curves to the northwest and reaches an intersection with PA 850
Pennsylvania Route 850
Pennsylvania Route 850 is a long state highway located in Juniata and Perry counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 35 in Tuscarora Township. The eastern terminus is at US 11/US 15 in Marysville.-Juniata County:...
in Shermans Dale. At this junction, PA 850 turns northwest to join PA 34, and the road continues past a few businesses before crossing Sherman Creek and passing a mix of farmland and residences as it runs to the east of the creek. The road continues through more farm fields and woods with homes and reaches the community of Dromgold, where PA 850 splits to the west and PA 34 turns to the northeast. The road runs through the community of Crums Corners before coming to a junction with PA 274
Pennsylvania Route 274
Pennsylvania Route 274 is an long state highway located in Franklin and Perry counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 75 in Fannett Township. The eastern terminus is at US 11/US 15 in Duncannon.-Route description:...
in Mecks Corner. Here, PA 34 turns northwest to join PA 274, becoming the border between Carroll Township to the west and Wheatfield Township
Wheatfield Township, Pennsylvania
Wheatfield Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,329 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.1 square miles , of which, 20.9 square miles of it is land and...
to the east, heading through forests before continuing into agricultural areas with a few homes. The road heads into Centre Township
Centre Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
Centre Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,209 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
and winds northwest through farms, woods, and residences before coming into New Bloomfield. PA 34/PA 274 turns north onto South Carlisle Street and passes homes before coming to a circle the center of town. At this point, PA 274 splits to the west and PA 34 turns east onto East Main Street, running past more residences.
The route turns northeast and heads back into Centre Township, becoming Keystone Way and passes through agricultural areas with some homes. The road heads into a mix of farmland, woodland, and residences as it winds northeast and enters Oliver Township
Oliver Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
Oliver Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,061 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 8.6 square miles , of which, 8.3 square miles of it is land and...
. Here, PA 34 curves north across forested Limestone Ridge prior to heading northeast again and passing through farmland and woodland with some homes and businesses. The route runs through Buffalo Bridge and reaches an intersection with PA 849
Pennsylvania Route 849
Pennsylvania Route 849 is a long state highway located in Perry and Dauphin counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 74 in Saville Township...
. Here, PA 849 turns north to join PA 34, heading through more rural areas before crossing into Newport
Newport, Pennsylvania
Newport is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,506 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Newport is located at ....
. The two routes turn northwest onto South 4th Street, passing homes. PA 34 splits from PA 849 by turning northeast onto Market Street and passing through the commercial downtown. The route passes under a Norfolk Southern railroad line prior to crossing the Juniata River
Juniata River
The Juniata River is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately long, in central Pennsylvania in the United States. The river is considered scenic along much of its route, having a broad and shallow course passing through several mountain ridges and steeply-lined water gaps...
into Howe Township
Howe Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
Howe Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 493 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
. At this point, the road becomes Red Hill Road and runs through agricultural and wooded areas with some development. PA 34 comes to an interchange with the US 22
U.S. Route 22 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 22 is an east–west route stretching from Cincinnati, Ohio in the west to Newark, New Jersey in the east. In Pennsylvania, the route runs for between the West Virginia state line at Washington County, where it is a limited-access expressway-grade route through the western suburbs...
/US 322
U.S. Route 322 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, the route runs from the Ohio border in West Shenango Township southeast to the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Chester, at which point the route...
freeway and continues through more farmland with some homes. The route turns north to cross forested Berry Mountain and curves east-northeast to run through forests in between Buffalo Mountain to the north and Berry Mountain to the south, heading into Buffalo Township
Buffalo Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania
Buffalo Township is a township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,128 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
and becoming Hunters Valley Road. Farther east, the road heads through a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes. PA 34 curves south and then east to reach its northern terminus at US 11/US 15
U.S. Route 15 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 15 is a north-south U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania.-Route description:US 15 enters Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg, Adams County. The route heads to the north toward Harrisburg. It joins with U.S. 11 going along the west shore of the Susquehanna River until they split across the river...
just west of the Millersburg Ferry
Millersburg Ferry
Joseph Kramer, son of David Kramer, was granted by the Act of March 21, 1866 P.L. 358, the right to operate the ferry at his own expense. Part of the act stipulated that Kramer build and maintain landings on both shores of the river....
across the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
.