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Brigadoon · 09-06-2008, 03:39 AM

We are going to the RV Show in Hershey. We will be traveling east from Mercer, Pa, on I-80 in our 40 ft motorhome towing a Jeep. Any recommendations of which route to take southbound from I-80? I was thinking of taking Rt 322 from State College to Harrisburg but I'm not sure which roads to take from I-80 to State College. For that matter, is 322 a good road for a 40 footer to be traveling? Thanks ahead of time for any recommendations.

Brigadoon · 09-06-2008, 03:39 AM

We are going to the RV Show in Hershey. We will be traveling east from Mercer, Pa, on I-80 in our 40 ft motorhome towing a Jeep. Any recommendations of which route to take southbound from I-80? I was thinking of taking Rt 322 from State College to Harrisburg but I'm not sure which roads to take from I-80 to State College. For that matter, is 322 a good road for a 40 footer to be traveling? Thanks ahead of time for any recommendations.

Ding-a-ling · 09-06-2008, 04:28 AM

Terry,
It's probably best to use US 220 at I-80 Exit 161 to State College area to get to US 322. From Boalsburg to Potters Mills 322 is two lane but a good road. The rest is 4-lane and scenic travelling. At Potters Mills you have the only real climb over a mountain(?) on the way to Harrisburg.

You'll follow signage for US322 the rest of the way to the Hershey area. Your route through the Harrisburg area following US322 - I-81N, I-83S - can be hectic depending on the time of day.

Safe miles to you.

Dieselgem · 09-06-2008, 04:30 AM

I prefer 11 and 15 to Harrisburg. I think it is a nicer route.

Brigadoon · 09-06-2008, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the info. We will take one way into the area and the other when leaving, that way we will enjoy both routes.

Olive · 09-06-2008, 05:51 PM

Terry, Once you get to Harrisburg on either 322 or 11/15 I would suggest taking 81N to exit 77 which is RT 39. This will take you right to the Giant Center RV show. Rt 39 is 2 lane but good road. Enjoy the show and the area.