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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.47 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.92 mi
40.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.92 mi
Kilometers
40.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.3 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summit Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Summit Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
18.7 mi
00h 27m
To Summit Hill
18.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
Summit Hill Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Nesquehoning as the closest live forecast in the Carbon County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    18.1 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    3106 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1688 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Laurel Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Amidon Street

    1674 ft · 35 sec · East Amidon Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    583 ft · 23 sec · South Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ludlow Street

    882 ft · 39 sec · East Ludlow Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.1 mi · 48%
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
5.76 mi · 15%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 12%
Laurel Drive
2.45 mi · 7%
Mill Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Interchange Road
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
00h 27m from Allentown
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowmanstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowmanstown.

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Summit Hill. Straight-line distance: 24.92 mi (40.11 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Summit Hill

#2 Summit Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,975
Coordinates40.8248100, -75.8710300
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Summit Hill (-75.87103, 40.82481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Summit Hill. The current time is 05:09:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.