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YOU ARE A GETTYSBURG (AREA) RESIDENT)
The entire section of this page is dedicated to helping residents of the area. Here, you'll find information on the closest airports, the airlines and routes, drive times to nearby vacation destinations and other useful travel information to make the most out of your next vacation! Keep scrolling or click a picture below to jump to a specific section. 

 

AIRPORTS/AIRLINES - WHERE THEY FLY/FLIGHT TIMES
​​The closest airport with a variety of commercial, non-stop flights is in Harrisburg. I've also listed the airlines and non-stop routes for Washington DC (Dulles), Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

THESE ARE GENERAL GUIDE TO FLIGHT TIMES. In general, flights heading west to east are shorter than those from east to west (due to the jet stream). Flight times are effected by other air traffic, type of plane, the weather and the time of year. Times listed are for outbound flights. Inbound flights (returning home) may be different depending on the direction of the flight. 

Harrisburg International Airport (Airport code HIA)

​Atlanta (ATL) - Delta - Outbound flight time: 1.75 Hours
​Boston (BOS) - American - Outbound flight time: 1 Hour
Chicago O' Hare (ORD) - American & United - Outbound flight time: 1.75 Hours
Charlotte (CLT) - American - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) - American - Outbound flight time: 2.75 Hours
Detroit (DTW)​ - Delta - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
Myrtle Beach (seasonal) - Allegiant - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Nashville (BNA) - Allegiant - Outbound flight time: 1.75 Hours
Punta Gorda, FL (PGD) - Allegiant - Outbound flight time: 2.25 Hours
Sanford-Orlando (SFB) - Allegiant - Outbound flight time: 2.25 Hours
Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) - Allegiant - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Tampa-St. Pete (PIE) - Allegiant - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Washington DC Dulles (IAD) - United​​ - Outbound flight time: .75 Hours

Last Updated February 2020
​Link to the Harrisburg International Airport official website

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

​Altoona (AOO) - Southern Airways​​ - Outbound flight time: .75 Hours
Atlanta (ATL) - Delta, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Baltimore (BWI) - Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 1 Hour
Boston (BOS) - Delta, JetBlue​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Bradford (BFD) - Southern Airways​​ - Outbound flight time: 1 Hours
Charleston, SC - (CHS) - Allegiant ​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.75 Hours
Charlotte (CLT) - American ​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Chicago-Midway (MDW) - Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) - American, United​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Dallas-Love (DAL) - Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.75 Hours
Dallas-Ft Worth (DFW) - American ​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.75 Hours
Denver (DEN) - Frontier. United, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 3.25 Hours
Detroit (DTW) - Delta ​​ - Outbound flight time: .75 Hours
DuBois (DUJ) - Southern Airways ​​ - Outbound flight time: .75 Hours
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Spirit, Southwest​ - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Ft. Myers (RSW) - Spirit, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda (PGD) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Houston-Hobby (HOU) - Southwest ​​- Outbound flight time: 3 Hours
Houston-Intl (IAH) - United​​ - Outbound flight time: 3 Hours
Jacksonville (JAX) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours
Johnstown (JST) - Boutique Air​​ - Outbound flight time: .5 Hours
Lancaster (LNS) - Southern Airways​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Las Vegas (LAS) - Spirit, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 4.5 Hours
London-Heathrow (HRW) - British Airways​​ - Outbound flight time: 7.5 Hours
Los Angeles (LAX) - Spirit​​ - Outbound flight time: 5 Hours
Miami (MIA) - American​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.25 Hours
Minneapolis (MSP) - Delta​​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours
Montreal (YUL) - Air Canada​​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours
Morgantown (MGW) - Southern Airways​​ - Outbound flight time: .5 Hours
Myrtle Beach (MYR) - Spirit​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
Nashville (BNA) - Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
New Orleans (MSY) - Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.25 Hours
New York/Kennedy (JFK) - American, Delta​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
New York/Laguardia (LGA) - American, Delta​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
Newark (EWR) - United​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.25 Hours
Orlando (MCO) - Frontier, Spirit, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours
Orlando/Sanford (SFB) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours
Philadelphia (PHL) - American​​ - Outbound flight time: 1 Hour
Phoenix (PHX) - American, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 4.5 Hours
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) - American, Delta ​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours
Salt Lake City (SLU) - Delta​​ - Outbound flight time: 4 Hours
San Francisco (SFO) - United​​ - Outbound flight time: 5.25 Hours
Sarasota (SRQ) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.25 Hours
Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.5 Hours
Seattle (SEA) - Alaska Airlines​​ - Outbound flight time: 5 Hours
St. Louis (STL) - Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 1.75 Hours
Tampa (TPA) - Spirit, Southwest​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Tampa/St Pete (PIE) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 2.5 Hours
Toronto ((YYZ) - Air Canada​​ - Outbound flight time: 1 Hour
Washington/Dulles (IAD) - United​​ - Outbound flight time: 1 Hour
Washington/National (DCA) - American ​​- Outbound flight time: 1 Hour
​West Palm Beach (PBI) - Allegiant​​ - Outbound flight time: 2 Hours

 

DRIVE TIMES
Looking for a quick getaway? Or want to know how long it takes to drive to a nearby airport, the following is general guide. of course, weather conditions, time of year, traffic, and how many stops you make along the way are all factors that will effect your total car time. 

Pittsburgh, PA - 3.5 Hours
Richmond, VA - 3 Hours
Charlottesville, VA - 3.5 Hours
Morgantown, WV - 3.5 Hours
Philadelphia, PA - 2.5 Hours
Harrisburg, PA - 45 Minutes
Atlantic City, NJ - 3.5 Hours
Washington, DC (Dulles) - 1.5 Hours
PA's Great Outdoors Region - 3.5 Hours
Laurel Highlands, PA - 3 Hours
Ocean City, MD - 3.75 Hours
Cape May, NJ - 4.9 Hours
​New York, NY - 3.5 Hours

 

VACATION IDEAS
Beach
Big City
Ski
​Outdoors/Nature

 

WHERE TO EAT
A few of my Gettysburg favorites include: 

Lincoln Diner
Gettysburg Family Restaurant
Food 101
Garryowen Irish Pub
​Historic Farnsworth House Inn

 

HELPFUL LINKS
Harrisburg International Airport

 

Dear Travel Friend,

​The charming town of Gettysburg is alive and well with tales from the past and present. Gettysburg is the ideal place for history buffs, wine and cider lovers, golf aficionados, and paranormal enthusiasts. During the day, relive history at the Gettysburg Battlefield, play a round at The Links, and sample the local cuisine. In the evening, go on a candlelit walking tour--if you dare! In this video, we’ll share where to go for gorgeous scenery, farm to table food, delicious wines and ciders, haunted covered bridges, and secrets revealed by the locals. My most recent trip was in October of 2018 to shoot an episode of "Beyond Your Backyard" for PBS. 

Sincerely, 
​Erik

Episode Title: Gettysburg, PA
Season: 1
Episode: 1

In this episode Erik The Travel Guy is your guide on a historical journey to the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War - The Battle of Gettysburg. You'll walk in the footprints of President Abraham Lincoln and learn why so many visitors are coming to Adams County for a part of American history - and a pint of their famous handcrafted apple cider!

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GETTYSBURG VIDEOS

GETTYSBURG - A LITTLE LIGHT READING

 

FAST FACTS
State: Pennsylvania​​
Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Primary Language: English

 

TRANSPORTATION
​​Gettysburg is located just 10 miles from PA’s southern border. It’s close to metropolitan areas like New York City, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. In fact, due to its location in the southern part of the state, it is closer in distance to Baltimore and Washington D.C. than it is to Philadelphia. Gettysburg is also located an hour south from Harrisburg along US-Highway 15.  

Air: BWI (Baltimore) is the closest major airport. PHL (Philadelphia, PA)  

Car: I suggest you either arrive by car or rent one while you are in Gettysburg. 

Train: Amtrak does not have a station in Gettysburg. However, you can train to Harrisburg and then rent a car. ​

 

THE WEATHER
​While I highly recommend a summer visit to Gettysburg, be aware that is peak season. During fall, the foliage is gorgeous. As you travel to Gettysburg in spring, check out the flowers blooming at the Philadelphia Flower Show and in the Amish countryside. A winter visit provides the best value. Winter in Gettysburg is perfect for sipping cups of cocoa or sitting by a roaring fireplace at one of the bed & breakfasts in the area.

Peak Season(s): Summer & Fall
Value Season: Winter
Shoulder Season: Spring

 

WHERE TO STAY
The Gettysburg Hotel

 

WHERE TO EAT
A few of my Gettysburg favorites include: 

Lincoln Diner
Gettysburg Family Restaurant
Food 101
Garryowen Irish Pub
​Historic Farnsworth House Inn

 

HELPFUL LINKS
Gettysburg Official Tourism Bureau
​NPS - Gettysburg Battelfield 
Erik's Pennsylvania Page