How far is East Side, PA from Summit Hill, PA?
The driving distance from East Side, PA to Summit Hill, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Side and Summit Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Side and Summit Hill.
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Start on South River Street
19 m · 8 sec · South River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2257 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.1 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Gorge Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudsondale Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hudsondale Street
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Continue on Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brenkman Drive
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Turn left onto Hudson Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 10 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Catawissa Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on East Patterson Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Patterson Street
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Turn left onto Spring Garden Street
2476 ft · 1 min · Spring Garden Street
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Continue on West North Street
1075 ft · 20 sec · West North Street
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Turn slight right onto North Chestnut Street
1601 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Ludlow Street
18 m · 3 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 East Side 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.
Lehigh Gorge Drive
Turn left onto Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.08 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Side and Mostly Sunny near Summit Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Side to Summit Hill?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Weatherly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from East Side and 13.2 miles from Summit Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Side and Mostly Sunny near Summit Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherly
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 Weatherly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Side and Summit Hill. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.67 km).
#1 East Side
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 301 |
| Coordinates | 41.0614700, -75.7693600 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,975 |
| Coordinates | 40.8248100, -75.8710300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ludlow Street (-75.871078, 40.824969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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