How far is Reading, PA from Summit Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Summit Hill, PA is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Summit Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Summit Hill.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike
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Turn right onto Summer Valley Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road
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Continue on Hughes Street
1277 ft · 31 sec · Hughes Street
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Clamtown Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road
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Turn left onto West Penn Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Penn Pike
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Continue on South Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
919 ft · 46 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
55 m · 12 sec · South Greenwood Street
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Water Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Water Street
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Continue on West Patterson Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Patterson Street
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Turn right 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 Reading 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.
Summer Valley Road
Turn right onto Summer Valley Road
6.53 mi · 00h 11m
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 Reading 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 Reading to Summit Hill?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Reading and 22.2 miles from Summit Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Summit Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton
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 Port Clinton.
White Haven, PA
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Summit Hill. Straight-line distance: 33.93 mi (54.6 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,975 |
| Coordinates | 40.8248100, -75.8710300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit Hill (-75.87103, 40.82481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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