How far is Allentown, PA from Summit Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Summit Hill, PA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Summit Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Summit Hill.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.1 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
3106 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1688 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
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Turn right onto Mill Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road
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Continue on Laurel Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive
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Continue on East Amidon Street
1674 ft · 35 sec · East Amidon Street
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
583 ft · 23 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Ludlow Street
882 ft · 39 sec · East Ludlow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ludlow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Summit Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Summit Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Summit Hill?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Allentown and 18.8 miles from Summit Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Summit Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Summit Hill. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,975 |
| Coordinates | 40.8248100, -75.8710300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit Hill (-75.87103, 40.82481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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