How far is Philadelphia, PA from Summerhill, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Summerhill, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 31m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Summerhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Summerhill.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham
1615 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto West Christine Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Nottingham Road
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Turn right onto Pine Grove Road
15 m · 2 sec · Pine Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Summerhill.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.3 mi · 00h 28m
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 Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Summerhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Summerhill?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Philadelphia and 30.4 miles from Summerhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Summerhill.
Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.
Wilmington station
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Summerhill. Straight-line distance: 49.81 mi (80.16 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerhill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 439 |
| Coordinates | 39.7740000, -76.0738400 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerhill (-76.07384, 39.774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.35 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
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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