Pennsylvania Route 234
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Pennsylvania Route 234 is an 38 miles (61.2 km) long state highway
located in Adams
and York
counties in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at US 30
in Franklin Township
. The eastern terminus is at PA 462
in West York
. Right before its eastern terminus, PA 234 crosses US 30
on an overpass; however, there is no direct access to the highway.
in Franklin Township
, Adams County
, heading north on two-lane undivided Buchanan Valley Road. The road runs through farms and forests with some homes, turning northeast and passing through Trust. The route continues through rural areas as it curves more to the east and winds through forests along the Conewago Creek
, eventually crossing the creek into Menallen Township
. PA 234 continues southeast a short distance to the northeast of the creek on Narrows Road. The road crosses the creek again and heads back into Franklin Township, passing through Bridgeport and heading east before turning south in agricultural areas with a few homes. The route enters Arendtsville
and becomes North High Street, passing homes. PA 234 turns east onto Main Street and continues through more residential areas. The road crosses the Conewago Creek into Butler Township
and becomes Arendtsville Road, running through open farmland with a few homes. The route heads into Biglerville
and intersects the western terminus of PA 394
, becoming West York Street and passing residences. The road becomes East York Street and crosses PA 34
, continuing east and crossing the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad.
PA 234 turns northeast and heads back into Butler Township, becoming Heidlersburg Road and running through more open agricultural areas with occasional homes. The road curves more to the east and crosses into Tyrone Township
, running through more rural areas. The route passes through Heidlersburg
and continues to an interchange with the US 15
freeway. From here, PA 234 runs through a mix of farmland and woodland with some residences on East Berlin Road, becoming the border between Huntington Township
to the north and Tyrone Township to the south as it heads through Five Points
. From this point, the road becomes the border between Reading Township
to the north and Tyrone Township to the south, briefly heading entirely into Tyrone Township prior to crossing the Plum Run into Reading Township. In this area, the route crosses PA 94
before continuing east through more agricultural areas. PA 234 crosses the Conewago Creek into East Berlin
and becomes West King Street, passing homes along with a few businesses. In the center of town, the route intersects PA 194
and becomes East King Street.
in York County
and becomes East Berlin Road, heading east through more farmland with a few homes. The road runs through more rural areas as it passes through Jackson Township
. The route briefly passes through Dover Township
before crossing the Honey Run into West Manchester Township
. In this area, PA 234 runs through more agricultural areas as it passes to the north of a quarry. The road comes to a bridge over the US 30 freeway and heads into industrial areas. Farther east, PA 234 heads into residential areas and comes to its eastern terminus at PA 462
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Adams
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
and York
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
counties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The western terminus is at US 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
in Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,590 at the 2000 census.-History:The township is the location of the Carbaugh Run Rhyolite Quarry Site, where Native Americans mined rhyolite for stone tools...
. The eastern terminus is at PA 462
Pennsylvania Route 462
Pennsylvania Route 462 is a long east–west running local route in central Pennsylvania. The western terminus is west of York. The eastern terminus is east of Lancaster. At both ends, PA 462 terminates at U.S. Route 30, and all of the route was signed as U.S. Route 30 before a freeway was...
in West York
West York, Pennsylvania
West York is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,617 at the 2010 census.-Geography:West York is located at ....
. Right before its eastern terminus, PA 234 crosses US 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
on an overpass; however, there is no direct access to the highway.
Adams County
PA 234 begins at an intersection with US 30U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, U.S. Route 30 runs east–west across the southern part of the state, passing through Pittsburgh and Philadelphia on its way from the West Virginia state line east to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge over the Delaware River into New Jersey...
in Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,590 at the 2000 census.-History:The township is the location of the Carbaugh Run Rhyolite Quarry Site, where Native Americans mined rhyolite for stone tools...
, Adams County
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
, heading north on two-lane undivided Buchanan Valley Road. The road runs through farms and forests with some homes, turning northeast and passing through Trust. The route continues through rural areas as it curves more to the east and winds through forests along the Conewago Creek
Conewago Creek (west)
Conewago Creek is an tributary of the Susquehanna River in Adams and York counties in Pennsylvania in the United States, with its watershed also draining a small portion of Carroll County, Maryland. The source is at an elevation of , east of Caledonia State Park, in Franklin Township in Adams County...
, eventually crossing the creek into Menallen Township
Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Menallen Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,974 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.8 square miles , of which, 42.8 square miles of it is land and...
. PA 234 continues southeast a short distance to the northeast of the creek on Narrows Road. The road crosses the creek again and heads back into Franklin Township, passing through Bridgeport and heading east before turning south in agricultural areas with a few homes. The route enters Arendtsville
Arendtsville, Pennsylvania
Arendtsville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough lies on Pennsylvania Route 234 and it is well known for its annual Apple Harvest Festival in the fall...
and becomes North High Street, passing homes. PA 234 turns east onto Main Street and continues through more residential areas. The road crosses the Conewago Creek into Butler Township
Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Butler Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,678 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
and becomes Arendtsville Road, running through open farmland with a few homes. The route heads into Biglerville
Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Biglerville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,200 at the 2010 census. The National Apple Museum is located on West Hanover St...
and intersects the western terminus of PA 394
Pennsylvania Route 394
Pennsylvania Route 394 is an long state highway located in Adams county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 234 in Biglerville. The eastern terminus is at PA 94 in Hampton.-Route description:...
, becoming West York Street and passing residences. The road becomes East York Street and crosses PA 34
Pennsylvania Route 34
Pennsylvania Route 34 is a long state route located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 15 Business in Gettysburg. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 south of Liverpool....
, continuing east and crossing the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad.
PA 234 turns northeast and heads back into Butler Township, becoming Heidlersburg Road and running through more open agricultural areas with occasional homes. The road curves more to the east and crosses into Tyrone Township
Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Tyrone Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,273 at the 2000 census.It was named after County Tyrone in Ireland.-Geography:...
, running through more rural areas. The route passes through Heidlersburg
Heidlersburg, Pennsylvania
Heidlersburg is an unincorporated community in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. Heidlersburg is located on Pennsylvania Route 234.Heidlersburg used to be known as Starry Town. It contains a few garages....
and continues to an interchange with the US 15
U.S. Route 15 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 15 is a north-south U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania.-Route description:US 15 enters Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg, Adams County. The route heads to the north toward Harrisburg. It joins with U.S. 11 going along the west shore of the Susquehanna River until they split across the river...
freeway. From here, PA 234 runs through a mix of farmland and woodland with some residences on East Berlin Road, becoming the border between Huntington Township
Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Huntington Township is a rural township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,369 at the 2010 census.The currently serving township supervisors are David Boyer , Roger Sowers , and Ronald Zepp....
to the north and Tyrone Township to the south as it heads through Five Points
Five Points, Pennsylvania
Five Points is the name of many places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Five Points, Adams County, Pennsylvania*Five Points, Beaver County, Pennsylvania*Five Points, Berks County, Pennsylvania*Five Points, Bucks County, Pennsylvania...
. From this point, the road becomes the border between Reading Township
Reading Township, Pennsylvania
Reading Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.8 square miles , of which, 26.6 square miles of it is land and...
to the north and Tyrone Township to the south, briefly heading entirely into Tyrone Township prior to crossing the Plum Run into Reading Township. In this area, the route crosses PA 94
Pennsylvania Route 94
Pennsylvania Route 94 is a 29 mile long north–south state highway located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line, where PA 94 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 30...
before continuing east through more agricultural areas. PA 234 crosses the Conewago Creek into East Berlin
East Berlin, Pennsylvania
East Berlin is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,521 at the 2010 census. East Berlin is served by the Bermudian Springs School District....
and becomes West King Street, passing homes along with a few businesses. In the center of town, the route intersects PA 194
Pennsylvania Route 194
Pennsylvania Route 194 is a long north–south state highway located in south-central Pennsylvania. The southern end is at the Maryland State Line and the northern terminus is at the intersection with PA 74 in the town of Dillsburg.-Route description:PA 194 begins at the Maryland border in...
and becomes East King Street.
York County
PA 234 crosses into Paradise TownshipParadise Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Paradise Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 3,766.-Geography:...
in York County
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
and becomes East Berlin Road, heading east through more farmland with a few homes. The road runs through more rural areas as it passes through Jackson Township
Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Jackson Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,494 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1853 from parts of Paradise Township.-Geography:...
. The route briefly passes through Dover Township
Dover Township, Pennsylvania
Dover Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 21,078 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.17%, is water...
before crossing the Honey Run into West Manchester Township
West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania
West Manchester Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,894 at the 2010 census.-History:In 1799, West Manchester Township was formed from part of the western portions of Manchester Township...
. In this area, PA 234 runs through more agricultural areas as it passes to the north of a quarry. The road comes to a bridge over the US 30 freeway and heads into industrial areas. Farther east, PA 234 heads into residential areas and comes to its eastern terminus at PA 462
Pennsylvania Route 462
Pennsylvania Route 462 is a long east–west running local route in central Pennsylvania. The western terminus is west of York. The eastern terminus is east of Lancaster. At both ends, PA 462 terminates at U.S. Route 30, and all of the route was signed as U.S. Route 30 before a freeway was...
.