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PA Route 274
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Route information
Maintained by PennDOT
Length 43.8 mi (70.5 km)
Major junctions
West end PA 75 in Fannett Township
  PA 17 in Blain
PA 850 in Tyrone Township
PA 74 in Elliottsburg
PA 34 from Bloomfield to Mecks Corner
East end US 11 / US 15 in Duncannon
Location
Counties: Franklin, Perry
Highway system
Roads in Pennsylvania
Interstate • US • State • Legislative
PA 272 I-276

Pennsylvania Route 274 (PA 274) is a special road in Pennsylvania. It helps people travel across Franklin and Perry Counties. This road is about 44 miles long. That's like driving from one end of a big city to the other!

PA 274 starts in Fannett Township at Pennsylvania Route 75. It then travels east. The road ends in Duncannon. There it meets US 11 and US 15. Think of it as an important path connecting different towns. It helps people get where they need to go.

What is a State Highway?

A state highway like PA 274 is a road. The state government helps to build and take care of it. These roads are important. They connect cities, towns, and rural areas. They help people travel for work, school, and fun. State highways also help businesses move goods. This makes them a key part of how our communities work every day.

Journey Through Pennsylvania

PA 274 travels through two counties. These are Franklin County and Perry County. As you drive along PA 274, you might see different landscapes. You could see farms, small towns, and natural areas. The road connects several smaller communities. These include Blain, Tyrone Township, and Elliottsburg. It also passes through Bloomfield. This journey shows you a part of Pennsylvania's countryside.

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