How far is Briar Creek, PA from Summer Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Briar Creek, PA to Summer Hill, PA is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Briar Creek and Summer Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briar Creek and Summer Hill.
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Start on River Road
6 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto West Front Street
77 m · 12 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Park Road
1 km · 1 min · Park Road
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Continue on Freas Avenue
2495 ft · 58 sec · Freas Avenue
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Martzville Road
1070 ft · 35 sec · Martzville Road
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Turn left onto Kachinka Hollow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Kachinka Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Twin Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Twin Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dairy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Briar Creek and Summer 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.
Kachinka Hollow Road
Turn left onto Kachinka Hollow Road
1.52 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Briar Creek and Mostly Sunny near Summer Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Briar Creek to Summer Hill?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Briar Creek and 2.3 miles from Summer Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Briar Creek and Mostly Sunny near Summer Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Berwick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berwick.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Briar Creek and Summer Hill. Straight-line distance: 3.52 mi (5.66 km).
#1 Briar Creek
Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 672 |
| Coordinates | 41.0459200, -76.2821600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summer Hill
Situated within Briar Creek Township in Columbia County, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 1037 feet above sea level in northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0923100, -76.2543800 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summer Hill (-76.25438, 41.09231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
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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