Driving Directions

Black Rock is located at 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA, 17566 on PA State Route 472, approx. 4.5 miles south of the town of Quarryville, PA and approx. 8.5 miles north of the town of Oxford, PA. We have a private entrance off of Route 472 that is marked with a fairly large sign, which is illuminated in the evening.

For GPS use, you can use our street address or the geo-coordinates:
39.867327, -76.105963
(which is the same as 39°52’02.4″N 76°06’21.5″W)

If you need help while on the road, call us at (717) 529-3232 and we’ll happily assist you in reaching our property!

Our retreat center is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only 30 min from Interstate 95, we’re both secluded and easily accessible.

Approximate Driving Times

  • Philadelphia, PA – 1:10
  • Baltimore, MD – 1:10
  • Harrisburg, PA – 1:10
  • Washington, DC – 1:50
  • New York City (NYC) – 2:30
  • Pocono Mountains – 2:20
  • Wilmington, DE – :50
  • Dover, DE – 1:20
  • Allentown, PA – 1:40
  • Trenton, NJ – 2:00
  • Atlantic City, NJ – 2:00
  • Hagerstown, MD – 2:10

Directions from Nearby Cities

From Philadelphia, PA via I-95 South and US Route 1 South:

Exit I-95 South after Chester, PA at Route 322 West. Travel north for approximately 7.5 miles until you reach the intersection of US Route 1. Travel south on US Route 1 for approximately 26 miles until you reach the exit for Route 472 (Quarryville/Oxford exit). Turn right onto Route 472 and travel north approximately 8.5 miles. Black Rock is located on the right side of the road approximately 2 miles after the small town of Kirkwood, PA.

From Philadelphia, PA via the PA Turnpike West:

Exit the turnpike at exit #326 (Valley Forge/King of Prussia). Almost immediately get on Route 202 south. Travel on this road until you reach US Route I south. Travel approximately 26 miles on Route 1 south until you reach the exit for Route 472 (Quarryville/Oxford exit). Turn right onto Route 472 and travel north approximately 8.5 miles. Black Rock is located on the right side of the road approximately 2 miles after the small town of Kirkwood, PA.

From Harrisburg via the PA Turnpike East:

Exit the turnpike at exit #19 (Harrisburg). From the tollbooth, take the right-hand ramp. Take Route 283 east to Lancaster, PA. Exit Route 283 at Route 72 (Manheim Pike). Travel on Route 72 south until it merges with Route 222 south (Prince Street). Travel on Route 222 through the city of Lancaster and continue on Route 222 south all the way to the town of Quarryville (making the left turn that Route 222 south makes after the Willow Valley Resort, immediately before Kendig Square, south of Lancaster city). When in Quarryville, make a left at the first light (there will be a Turkey Hill store on your left) onto Route 372 east (State Street) and travel approximately .7 miles. Turn right onto Route 472 south. Travel approximately 4.5 miles, and Black Rock will be on your left. (Do not try to find us on Black Rock Road – we do not have an entrance on this road.)

From Baltimore, MD via I-95 North and US Route 1 North:

Exit I-95 in Maryland at Route 272 (Exit 100). Travel north on Route 272, until the intersection of US Route 1. Travel north on US Route 1. Get off at Route 472 (Oxford, PA exit). Turn left onto Route 472 and travel north approximately 8.5 miles. Black Rock is located on the right side of the road approximately 2 miles after the small town of Kirkwood, PA.

From Wilmington, DE:

Take Route 141 or 48 to Route 41 North in Delaware. Continue on Route 41 North until it intersects with Route 1. Take Route 1 South and get off at the fifth exit (Route 472). Turn right and go north on Route 472 for approximately 8.5 miles. Black Rock is located on right side of road approximately 2 miles after the small town of Kirkwood, PA.