How far is Derry, PA from Summer Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Derry, PA to Summer Hill, PA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Summer Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Summer Hill.
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Start on Crawford Road
811 ft · 40 sec · Crawford Road
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Turn left onto Greenleaf Road
1212 ft · 60 sec · Greenleaf Road
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Turn left onto Washingtonville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road
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Turn right onto Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Buckhorn Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road
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Turn right onto Mall Boulevard
867 ft · 15 sec · Mall Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: Berwick
1391 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on West Front Street
1012 ft · 30 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 Derry 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.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
8.3 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Derry 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 Derry to Summer Hill?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Derry and 13.7 miles from Summer Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derry and Mostly Sunny near Summer Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Summer Hill. Straight-line distance: 18.87 mi (30.37 km).
#1 Derry
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 41.0759200, -76.6160600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.09 | $10.19 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
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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