Fourth of July road trip

Washington to Hershey for Fourth of July

Distance

130 mi

Driving

2.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Gettysburg

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On I-270 and US-15, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Gettysburg sits about 77 miles from Washington and 53 miles from Hershey. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Gettysburg
• Stays in Hershey

Along the way

• Gettysburg National Military Park
• Hersheypark coasters
• Hershey's Chocolate World

Full drive guide for this route