Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from New York City to Gettysburg. If you're planning a road trip to Gettysburg, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in New York City
drive for about 50 minutes
10:50 am Bridgewater (New Jersey)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:50 am
drive for about 50 minutes
12:40 pm Easton (Pennsylvania)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:40 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:51 pm Koziar's Christmas Village
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:51 pm
drive for about 43 minutes
4:34 pm Hershey
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:34 pm
drive for about 1 hour
6:35 pm arrive in Gettysburg
eat at Dobbin House
driving ≈ 4.5 hours
Bridgewater (New Jersey) (2 answers)
Easton (Pennsylvania) (2 answers)
questions about Easton (Pennsylvania):
What's the best neighborhood in Easton (Pennsylvania) for a first time visitor?
Koziar's Christmas Village
Hershey (15 answers)
questions about Hershey:
Affordable non-touristy local restaurant
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Trippy members suggest Dobbin House, which was mentioned 2 times.
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