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Old Philadelphia Pike: Amish Country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Old Philadelphia Pike: Amish Country

PA 340 · Bird-in-Hand → White Horse

Leisurely8.1 mi15 min300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 500 ftOne way
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The drive

PA 340, the Old Philadelphia Pike, runs through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where Wikipedia notes many Amish farms and tourist-oriented businesses line the road. This short drive starts in Bird-in-Hand, passes through Intercourse, where PA 340 shares Main Street with PA 772, and ends at White Horse, where PA 340 runs together with PA 897.

It is 8.1 miles and about 15 minutes, leisurely with mostly gentle curves. The pike is a busy road shared with horse-drawn buggies, and families also walk and ride scooters along it.

Along the way

  1. Bird-in-Hand
  2. Intercourse
  3. White Horse
Elevation
300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 500 ft
Bird-in-HandWhite Horse
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Bird-in-HandWhite Horse
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Horse-drawn buggies share the road, so allow extra time and pass with care.
  • Expect walkers and scooter riders beside the road.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511PA.

Questions about this drive

How long is the Old Philadelphia Pike drive through Amish country?

Bird-in-Hand to White Horse is 8.1 miles and takes about 15 minutes.

Will I share PA 340 with buggies?

Yes: Old Philadelphia Pike is a busy road shared with Amish horse-drawn buggies.

What towns does PA 340 pass between Bird-in-Hand and White Horse?

It goes through Intercourse, where it shares Main Street with PA 772.

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

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Map of Old Philadelphia Pike: Amish Country, from Bird-in-Hand to White Horse