Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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Junction of I-80 and State Route 15 |
Community of New Columbia, Pennsylvania - For highway travel east, via Interstate Highway # 80 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - East Stroudsburg to New Columbia, for driving directions.
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| 0.1 0.2 |
Interstate 80 East |
to get back on to I-80 going East |
| 0.5 0.8 |
New Columbia, Pennsylvania - Exit |
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| 2.3 3.7 |
Rt 642 East |
Access to Milton, Pennsylvania and Milton State Park - a very pretty town. Milton State Park is an 82-acre island on the West Branch Susquehanna River, between the Boroughs of Milton and West Milton. The northern half of the park has day use facilities and the southern half remains in a wooded state for hiking and nature study.
ACF is located in Milton - American Car & Foundry - makers of railroad cars. |
| 4.2 6.8 |
Rt. 15 Flea Market |
Known originally as the Silver Moon Drive In - now = the very large - indoor Flea Market - operating year round - it is motor coach friendly! |
| 4.7 7.6 |
Country Cupboard |
Huge - clean - friendly - lovely - Restaurant - Gift Shop -Clothing - Greenhouse and Best Western Lodging
Buses welcome -= motor coach friendly |
| 5.2 8.4 |
Evangelical Community Hospital |
Excellent care - extremely attractive rooms -and extremely friendly! Beautiful art work in the corridors - rooms are 'personalized' |
| 5.4 8.7 |
Shopping Mall - includes Weis Markets , Wal-Mart - Staples |
Highly commercial area starts here. Lots of traffic lights - lots of pedestrians! |
| 5.7 9.2 |
Exit to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Federal Penitentiary |
Both the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary and the Allenwood Federal Prison Camp are located in Union county |
| 6.2 10.0 |
Rt. 192 West |
Takes you to RB Winter State Park. But - look to your left - you'll see Bechtel's Restaurant - they've been making delicious homemade ice cream for years. Enjoy!- RB Winter State Park Campground has a 59-site campground which accommodates tents, trailers and motor homes. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern holder. Some campsites have electricity. The campground provides a sanitary dump station, showers, and hand washing facilities. |
| 6.4 10.3 |
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Street Lights and Roller Mills |
The photograph is of the typical street lights in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. This mileage point is of a gigantic antique Mall - called Roller Mills with over 250 dealers and home of the Little Red Hen (tea room) |
| 6.6 10.6 |
Rt. 45 - East & West |
Photo of the Pineapple Inn in Lewisburg Historic District - Rt. 45 East
Rt. 45 East take you to Lewisburg, Pa. Historic shopping -and to Danville, Pa. and I-80
Rt. 45 West - takes you to Mifflinburg, Pa. (Amish Country) and Boalsburg, Pa. - birthplace of Memorial Day, (on your way to State College)
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| 7.2 11.6 |
Bucknell University |
Founded in 1846 - held in high regard particularly for engineering and music - this is a beautiful campus among the rolling hills of Pa.
Most all of the buildings are brick - very Colonial appearance. Fantastic Performing Arts Center
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| 8.6 13.8 |
Colonial Candle Crafters |
This is an old established candle making place - with a lovely & unique gift shop. |
| 10.5 16.9 |
Rt. 304 - |
You are in Winfield, Pa.
Takes you to the lovely village of New Berlin, Pa. - with the most beautiful post office you'll ever see. And - to the Inn in New Berlin - and Gabriels
New Berlin, Pa. is along Penns Creek - They have a truly impressive arts & antiques show once each year |
| 10.5 16.9 |
Rt. 304 - |
Spot of the Lee Massacre of 1782
Take you to the lovely village of New Berlin, Pennsylvania - with the most beautiful post office you'll ever see. And - to the Inn in New Berlin - and Gabriels a Gift Shop for the discerning traveler!
New Berlin, Pennsylvania is along Penns Creek - They have a truly impressive arts & antiques show once each year..
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| 12.4 20.0 |
Old County Line Road |
This is the boundary line of Union & Snyder Counties. Take Old County Line Road
to Shikellamy State Park and Overlook.
From the overlook you'll see the jointure of the East & West Branches of the Susquehanna River - and the bridge to Northumberland County
The park was named for Iroquois Chief Shikellamy a friend of the Colonists & the Indians. - Both areas of the park offer picnic tables, picnic pavilions, drinking water and restrooms. |
| 14.5 23.3 |
Shamokin Dam Borough Line |
You are coming to a HIGHLY commercial area - extremely heavy traffice coming from all directions.
There are numerous motels on this 'strip' including a Comfort Inn, a Quality Inn - a Hampton Inn - and a few independent and nice motels that are clean and friendly. |
| 15.3 24.6 |
Junction of Rts. 11 & 15 |
Now you start the extremely heavy traffic - 24 hours per day - the joining of Rts. 11 & 15.
Also - a great restaurant named Tedd's Landing is here - |
| 15.6 25.1 |
Rt. 61 exit to Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
Rt. 61 takes you on the bridge crossing the Susquehanna River to Sunbury, Pa. Northumberland County
Lake Augusta,Pa. part of the Shikellamy State Park is created here with the inflation of the fabri-dam- . Fishing and boating are great (bass & walleye) |
| 16.6 26.7 |
PPL anthracite Power Plant - turn off |
In the mid 1900's - this was the world's largest anthracite power plant - and quite a tourist attraction |
| 18.5 29.8 |
Bypass exit |
If you are going to bypass Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania business section - you will take this By-pass -.
We on the other hand continue on what is now known as Old 11-15 or business 11-15 |
| 18.9 30.4 |
Airport Road Exit |
.All turns to be made from this exit. Go to the right for the Penn Valley airport - go to the left to cross the highway to get to Ulrich's Seafood Restaurant - and to the Historic Sites of the Penn's Creek Massacre and the Albany Purchase |
| 19.0 30.6 |
Penn's Creek Bridge |
Crossing Penn's Creek - the site of the first Indian Massacre in Pa. - October 16, 1755 |
| 19.1 30.7 |
Rt. 522 exit |
Don't get confused - Rt. 522 takes you to Kreamer, pa. home of Wood-Mode Kitchens, Middleburg (county seat) and on to Lewistown, Pa. The sign says 'Selinsgrove Center' - which is NOT the center of the town - but is a huge State owned health care facility.
Middleburg is the Snyder county seat and the location of the Snyder County Historic Society |
| 19.2 30.9 |
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Town Line |
Selinsgrove, Pa. is an beautiful small town - home of Susquehanna University. Unique shopping (our photo is of the Governor Snyder Mansion and home of Selinsgrove Brewing) where friendly service prevails. If they don't have it - they'll refer you to someone that does.. Tree lined streets, neat and pretty homes - the Isle of Que, a section of the town is on the Susquehanna River and hosts an
Old Timer's Day art and antique sale in the summer. Selinsgrove is also known for its 'White Christmas' Do stop at the Basket Gourmet! |
| 20.0 32.2 |
Pine Street |
Go left and you go to the Isle of Que crossing over Penn's Creek.
Go right and you go to Susquehanna University and its beautifully landscaped and very old campus. A good place to take a walk and stretch your legs.
Many neat & unique places to eat - include BJ's Steaks & Ribs - but all are good! |
| 20.9 33.6 |
Exit to Bypass - and to Rt. 35 |
You can reenter the bypass here - or take Rte. 35 west to Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa. - Richfield, Pa.& Mifflintown, Pa.. If you are going that way - staop at the Bison Farm 11 in Richfield. Unique!
This is the exit to the Selinsgrove Speedway.
Mt. Pleasant Mills is the home of Irvin Country Tinware..
This IS Amish country - be alert for horse & buggies! |
| 22.0 35.4 |
Limited Access Rts. 11 & 15 |
Again we didn't take the bypass but just continued straight thru the blinker light - and on to Rts. 11-15 - it is now a limited access highway |
| 23.1 37.2 |
First reverse turnaround |
IF you missed Selinsgrove, Pa. or Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Mills, Pa. etc.( because you were on the bypass) and they were your destination - this is the first reverse turn-around on this limited access highway |
| 25.8 41.5 |
Port Trevorton Exit |
Olde School House Antique Mall (not really that old - built in the 1950's) abandoned and now resurrected as the Olde School House Antique Mall. Ask for George!
You do NOT want to miss this wonderful antique mall with a terrific lunchonette! Enjoy your stop here - and come back again! |
| 28.7 46.2 |
Dutch Kitchen Restaurant |
It has survived decades - so stop and have a bite! |
| 30.0 48.3 |
Brubaker's Amish Quilts |
The Brubaker's have been here for a long time - and feature gorgeous handmade quilts - along with Seasonal home-grown vegetables and home-baked breads and goodies |
| 30.5 49.1 |
Weaver's Farm Market |
The Weaver sisters have been running this farm stand for decades.
What a wonderful - and beautifully arranged Amish farm market - homemade jellies etc.
The display of chrysanthemums in the fall is outstandingly beautiful |
| 31.4 50.5 |
McKee's Half Falls, Pennsylvania |
If you need a rest stop - take this turnoff to cross the highway to McKee's Half Falls - it is so very peaceful and lovely. |
| 32.5 52.3 |
Snyder-Juniata, Pennsylvania County Line |
The county is named after the Juniata River - which merges with the Susquehanna down the road
You'll find Juniata College - in the next county of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania! |
| 33.6 54.1 |
Perry County Line |
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| 34.0 54.7 |
Rt. 104 |
Rte. 104 to Middleburg, Pa.,
Middleburg if County Seat(Snyder County) - a lot of Amish and Old World Mennonite live here - be aware of horse-drawn buggies with a large fluorescent triangle on the back
Many modular home and parts manufacturers in Snyder County - which is basically a rich and verdant farming county..
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| 37.2 59.9 |
Town of Liverpool, Pennsylvania |
A historic , very small, town along the Susquehanna River. It was a favorite town of Charles Dickens when he visited the U.S.
Antique shops & art galleries - and a terrific campground along the Susquehanna.
Take the ferry boat to Millersburg(across the river) from the campground. The ferry is the oldest continuously run stern boat ferry in the US -= and is on the National Historic Register. Its a kick. |
| 38.4 61.8 |
Exit to Millerstown Pa. |
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| 40.0 64.4 |
Rt 34 exit |
To Newport, Pa. |
| 40.2 64.7 |
Hunter Valley Winery & Ferryboat Campsite |
Wine tastings at the Hunter Valley Winery . But don't miss the Ferry boat landing at the Ferryboat Campsite. Truly - the door that is pictured is the signal used to call the ferryboat from Millersville to this landing.! |
| 43.0 69.2 |
Montgomery Ferry, Pa. Village |
Montgomery Ferry public boat Access |
| 46.3 74.5 |
Olson Island Access Road |
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| 47.4 76.3 |
Town of New Buffalo, Pennsylvania |
A bedroom community to Harrisburg, Pa. - you will find motels and restaurants here and the beautiful Little Buffalo State Park. Activities; Fishing, boating, picnic areas. No camping is permitted in Little Buffalo State Park.
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| 50.0 80.5 |
Rt. 322 & 22 Exit |
To Amity Hall and State College ,Pa. home of Penn State University, home of the Nittany Lions If you are going to State College - you'll go thru the quaint town of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania - the birthplace of Memorial Day . Make certain you stop to see this beautiful town and check their events - not to be missed! Attractions in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel - Boalsburg Heritage Museum - Pennsylvania Military Museum. |
| 50.6 81.4 |
Exit to Rt. 322 & 22 - East |
To Harrisburg - crossing the bridge where the Susquehanna and Juniata rivers converge |
| 51.0 82.1 |
Crossing the Juniata River |
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| 53.3 85.8 |
exit 274 to Duncannon, Pennsylvania |
You now start a very congested area - 2 lane narrow road -. Stay alert for pedestrians and animals |
| 55.4 89.2 |
Village of Cove, Pennsylvania |
and the Home of the Farmer Boy Furniture - you really SHOULD STOP! |
| 56.4 90.8 |
Susquenita Schools; Carson Long Institute |
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| 57.3 92.2 |
Limited access ends |
The limited access of Rts. 11 & 15 now ends - and the congestion starts |
| 57.7 92.9 |
Village of Perdix, Pennsylvania |
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| 58.0 93.3 |
Garden Seat Tearoom |
We can't find a website or link - but this charming tearoom has been here for decades - it is nestled in the woods - and you come upon it abruptly - on your right - going south.
We do recommend it. |
| 60.1 96.7 |
Marysville, Pa. |
Home of the Rockville Bridge - the longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge in the world - it was built in 1900-1902 and is 3,830' long - still in use today
Marysvile was settled in 1755
Marysville |
| 61.0 98.2 |
Riverfloat trip |
Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania float Trip |
| 61.4 98.8 |
Speciaty Bakers |
of Lady Fingers - since 1921 |
| 62.2 100.1 |
Cumberland County, Pa. |
AKA the West Shore |
| 62.2 100.1 |
Interstate 81 South |
Access to Interstate 81 - going south to York and Maryland! |
| 62.7 100.9 |
limited Access |
Again - a limited Access highway |
| 62.8 101.1 |
Interstate 81 North Access |
This is the access to Interstate 81 - going North to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania - Scranton, Pennsylvania and beyond! |
| 63.7 102.5 |
Central Penn College access - Summerdale, Pa. |
This is Summerdale, Pa. - highly congested - 3 lane highway along the Susquehanna River.
Note the freight yards to your left - going south |
| 65.0 104.6 |
Enola Freight Yards |
Looking towards the river - you will see the huge complex called the Enola Freight Yards -
All types of Railroad equipment and trains are here - loading, unloading - container shipment etc. Something is always moving!
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| 66.8 107.5 |
Wormleysburg Town line |
This is the end of our odessey.
Look to your left across the beautiful Susquehanna River - going South - to see the lovely Harrisburg, Pa. skyline.
You may take the M. Harvey Taylor Bridge to cross the Susquehanna and be in Harrisburg - a very beautiful city. - with a magnificent Capitol - a MUST see
Hopefully the next Highway Steward will pick it up here and take you on South. -e |