Gettysburg Battlefield
The Gettysburg Battlefield is the area of the July 1–3, 1863, military engagements of the Battle of Gettysburg in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
An ancient site inside Cumberland Township
You can stay in Cumberland Township
Gettysburg Battlefield is inside Cumberland Township, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 48 miles southeast and Washington is about 64 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Cumberland Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Gettysburg Battlefield
The Gettysburg Battlefield is the area of the July 1–3, 1863, military engagements of the Battle of Gettysburg in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Locations of military engagements extend from the 4-acre (1.6 ha) site of the first shot at Knoxlyn Ridge on the west of the borough, to East Cavalry Field on the east. A military engagement prior to the battle was conducted at the Gettysburg Railroad trestle over Rock Creek, which was burned on June 27.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Wikipedia readers
- 25K a year
Where to stay near Gettysburg Battlefield
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Cumberland Township (18) and Gettysburg (31).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gettysburg Battlefield | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Township | in town | — | 18 6 hotels · 3 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 7,219 | $293K | A |
| Gettysburg | 1 mi north | — | 31 11 hotels · 1 motel · 18 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,365 | $242K | B+ |
| Straban Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 4,968 | $319K | — |
| Mount Joy Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,881 | $345K | — |
| Highland Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds | 1,020 | $359K | — |
| Hanover | 13 mi east | 20 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,684 | $213K | C |
| Franklin Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,781 | $253K | — |
| Chambersburg | 24 mi west | 35 min | 21 16 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 23,376 | $215K | C |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Gettysburg Battlefield
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw64 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw112 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
Big draw65 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw65 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw65 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw65 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
2in town LandmarkGettysburg National Cemetery
Big draw64 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Gettysburg National Cemetery: Photo: Henryhartley at en.wikipedia Statue: Randolph Rogers (1825-1892), Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain
Visiting Gettysburg Battlefield
Is Gettysburg Battlefield in Cumberland Township?
Yes. It’s inside Cumberland Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Gettysburg Battlefield?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Gettysburg Battlefield from Baltimore and Washington?
About 48 miles southeast of Baltimore and about 64 miles south of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gettysburg Battlefield?
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 53 miles.
Where should I stay near Gettysburg Battlefield?
Gettysburg (1 mi, 31 places to stay), Cumberland Township (in town, 18 places to stay) and Straban Township (6 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from people in Cumberland Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.