How far is Summer Hill, PA from Briar Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Summer Hill, PA to Briar Creek, PA is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summer Hill and Briar Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summer Hill and Briar Creek.
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Start on Dairy Road
16 m · 1 sec · Dairy Road
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Continue on Twin Church Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Twin Church Road
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Turn left onto Kachinka Hollow Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Kachinka Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Martzville Road
1070 ft · 35 sec · Martzville Road
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Freas Avenue
2495 ft · 55 sec · Freas Avenue
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Continue on Park Road
1 km · 1 min · Park Road
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Turn right onto West Front Street
77 m · 8 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto River Road
6 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summer Hill and Briar Creek.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summer Hill and Sunny near Briar Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summer Hill to Briar Creek?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 Summer Hill and 3.9 miles from Briar Creek.
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 2.7 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summer Hill and Sunny near Briar Creek.
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 Summer Hill and Briar Creek. Straight-line distance: 3.52 mi (5.66 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Briar Creek
Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 672 |
| Coordinates | 41.0459200, -76.2821600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Road (-76.282251, 41.045948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $1.08 | $2.17 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
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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