Pennsylvania Route 304
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Pennsylvania Route 304 is an 13 miles (20.9 km) long state highway
located in Union
county in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at PA 45
in Mifflinburg
. The eastern terminus is at US 15
in Winfield
.
in Mifflinburg
, Union County
, heading southeast on two-lane undivided South 4th Street. The road heads through residential areas before crossing into Limestone Township
. In this area, the route heads south into open agricultural areas with a few homes, becoming an unnamed road. PA 304 curves southeast and reaches the residential community of Dice, continuing through a mix of farmland and woodland with a few residences. The road turns northeast through more open agricultural lands until it crosses into New Berlin
. At this point, the name of the route becomes and it passes several homes, coming to an intersection with PA 204
. After passing through more of the town, PA 304 heads back into agricultural areas with some residences and becomes County Line Road as it runs to the north of Penns Creek
. The route becomes the border between Union Township
, Union County to the north and Jackson Township
, Snyder County
to the south, with the creek turning south away from the road. PA 304 splits from County Line Road and fully enters Union Township as it passes through more rural areas on an unnamed road, running through Dry Valley Cross Roads. The road continues northeast through more farmland with occasional residences before coming to the community of Winfield
. Here, PA 304 turns north and passes homes prior to ending at US 15
.
, Union County, Pennsylvania
. Narrow streets within the borough are avoided by this designation, and a complicated intersection with Pennsylvania Route 45
, which does not contain turning lanes, is bypassed. The route is multiplexed with other highways for its entire length: it is cosigned with Truck Route 45 for its initial stretch, then corresponds with Pennsylvania Route 104
as it meets its terminus.
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 Union
Union County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile . There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
county 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 PA 45
Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45 or State Route 45 is an long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. PA 45 is called the Purple Heart Highway.The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 453 in the Morris Township near the community of Water Street...
in Mifflinburg
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
-Education:There are no colleges or universities in Mifflinburg.The Mifflinburg Area School District has a number of its schools located in the borough. It has the high school , the middle school and the Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School which opened for the 2006 school year...
. The eastern terminus is at US 15
U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15 is a -long United States highway, designated along South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. The route is signed north–south, from U.S. Route 17 Alternate in Walterboro, South Carolina to Interstate 86 and NY 17 in Painted Post, New York.US...
in Winfield
Winfield, Pennsylvania
Winfield is an unincorporated community in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania, United States.-Geography:Winfield is located in Union Township south of Lewisburg along the West Branch Susquehanna River.-Notable residents:...
.
Route description
PA 304 begins at an intersection with PA 45Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45 or State Route 45 is an long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. PA 45 is called the Purple Heart Highway.The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 453 in the Morris Township near the community of Water Street...
in Mifflinburg
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
-Education:There are no colleges or universities in Mifflinburg.The Mifflinburg Area School District has a number of its schools located in the borough. It has the high school , the middle school and the Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School which opened for the 2006 school year...
, Union County
Union County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile . There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
, heading southeast on two-lane undivided South 4th Street. The road heads through residential areas before crossing into Limestone Township
Limestone Township, Union County, Pennsylvania
Limestone Township is a township in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,572 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.6 square miles , of which, 20.5 square miles of it is land and...
. In this area, the route heads south into open agricultural areas with a few homes, becoming an unnamed road. PA 304 curves southeast and reaches the residential community of Dice, continuing through a mix of farmland and woodland with a few residences. The road turns northeast through more open agricultural lands until it crosses into New Berlin
New Berlin, Pennsylvania
New Berlin is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 838 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Berlin is located at ....
. At this point, the name of the route becomes and it passes several homes, coming to an intersection with PA 204
Pennsylvania Route 204
Pennsylvania Route 204, also known as Vine Street in the town of New Berlin, is an long, north–south state highway located in Snyder and Union counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 522 in Selinsgrove...
. After passing through more of the town, PA 304 heads back into agricultural areas with some residences and becomes County Line Road as it runs to the north of Penns Creek
Penns Creek
Penns Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania in the United States. Originally named "John Penn's Creek" after William Penn's younger brother, it was renamed Penns Creek in 1802 by an Act of Assembly...
. The route becomes the border between Union Township
Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania
Union Township is a township in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,427 at the 2000 census. Part of Shikellamy State Park is in Union Township.-Geography:...
, Union County to the north and Jackson Township
Jackson Township, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Jackson Township is a township in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,276 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
, Snyder County
Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Snyder County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 39,702. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County...
to the south, with the creek turning south away from the road. PA 304 splits from County Line Road and fully enters Union Township as it passes through more rural areas on an unnamed road, running through Dry Valley Cross Roads. The road continues northeast through more farmland with occasional residences before coming to the community of Winfield
Winfield, Pennsylvania
Winfield is an unincorporated community in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania, United States.-Geography:Winfield is located in Union Township south of Lewisburg along the West Branch Susquehanna River.-Notable residents:...
. Here, PA 304 turns north and passes homes prior to ending at 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...
.
Major intersections
PA 304 Truck
Pennsylvania Route 45 Truck is a 2 miles (3.2 km) long truck route in MifflinburgMifflinburg, Pennsylvania
-Education:There are no colleges or universities in Mifflinburg.The Mifflinburg Area School District has a number of its schools located in the borough. It has the high school , the middle school and the Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School which opened for the 2006 school year...
, Union County, Pennsylvania
Union County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 41,624 people, 13,178 households, and 9,211 families residing in the county. The population density was 131 people per square mile . There were 14,684 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
. Narrow streets within the borough are avoided by this designation, and a complicated intersection with Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45
Pennsylvania Route 45 or State Route 45 is an long state highway located in central Pennsylvania. PA 45 is called the Purple Heart Highway.The western terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 453 in the Morris Township near the community of Water Street...
, which does not contain turning lanes, is bypassed. The route is multiplexed with other highways for its entire length: it is cosigned with Truck Route 45 for its initial stretch, then corresponds with Pennsylvania Route 104
Pennsylvania Route 104
Pennsylvania Route 104 is a long state highway located in Perry, Juniata, Snyder, and Union counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 11/US 15 between McKees Half Falls and Liverpool...
as it meets its terminus.