How far is Summer Hill, PA from Derry, PA?

The driving distance from Summer Hill, PA to Derry, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.5 mi
00h 44m
Flight
18.87 mi
30.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.87 mi
Kilometers
30.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.65 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Oct 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Return by in Summer Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summer Hill
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Derry
Thu, Oct 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Summer Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Summer Hill
13.3 mi
00h 22m
To Derry
13.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Summer Hill and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summer Hill and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Dairy Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Dairy Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Twin Church Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Twin Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kachinka Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Kachinka Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Martzville Road

    1070 ft · 35 sec · Martzville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cemetery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Freas Avenue

    2495 ft · 55 sec · Freas Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Park Road

    1 km · 1 min · Park Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1012 ft · 25 sec · West Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Milton

    1750 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Buckhorn Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washingtonville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenleaf Road

    1212 ft · 55 sec · Greenleaf Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Crawford Road

    811 ft · 36 sec · Crawford Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summer Hill and Derry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
7.92 mi · 30%
Buckhorn Road
6.78 mi · 26%
Columbia Boulevard
2.78 mi · 10%
Washingtonville Road
2.39 mi · 9%
Kachinka Hollow Road
1.52 mi · 6%
Danville Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

7.92 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
00h 22m from Summer Hill
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summer Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summer Hill to Derry?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Summer Hill and 13.2 miles from Derry.

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 7.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summer Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summer Hill and Derry. Straight-line distance: 18.87 mi (30.37 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates41.0923100, -76.2543800
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,495
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.6160600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Sr1018 (-76.254362, 41.092263)
End: Crawford Road (-76.616615, 41.076057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.39
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.20 $8.39
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.63 $9.26
Premium $5.31 $4.99 $9.97
Diesel $6.55 $6.16 $12.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Summer Hill and Derry. The current time is 14:49:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.