Gettysburg Battlefield

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania · Seminary Ridge → High Water Mark

Sweeping5.1 mi20 min300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 600 ftOne way

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The drive

This drive follows the park roads of Gettysburg National Military Park, from Seminary Ridge to the High Water Mark. It runs along West and South Confederate Avenues, up Sykes Avenue past Little Round Top, then north on Sedgwick and Hancock Avenues. It is a slow drive, with 5.1 miles in about 20 minutes before any stops.

Little Round Top is open after a restoration. Visitors walk up from the parking lot along a path through the woods.

Along the way

Seminary Ridge
West Confederate Avenue
South Confederate Avenue
Little Round Top
Sedgwick Avenue
High Water Mark

Elevation

300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 600 ft

Seminary RidgeHigh Water Mark

Curves

Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches

mi 2–3mi 3–4mi 3–5

Seminary RidgeHigh Water Mark

GentleHairpins

Good to know

The battlefield and its roads are open from thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset.
Driving the battlefield roads and visiting the park is free; the fees are for the museum, film and Cyclorama.
Little Round Top has a gravel parking lot and a new parking area after the restoration.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Gettysburg National Military Park: conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Gettysburg battlefield drive take?

This Gettysburg Battlefield drive is 5.1 miles and takes about 20 min of driving, not counting stops at monuments and overlooks.

Is there a fee to drive the Gettysburg battlefield?

No. The National Park Service says the battlefield and visitor center are free to visit; fees apply only to the museum, film and Cyclorama.

What hours are the Gettysburg battlefield roads open?

The battlefield and roads are open from thirty minutes before sunrise to thirty minutes after sunset, according to the National Park Service.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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