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

The driving distance from Summer Hill, PA to Jackson, PA is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
19.28 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.61 mi
20.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Summer Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summer Hill
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Jackson
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Stillwater
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Summer Hill
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Jackson
10.1 mi
00h 16m

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
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dairy Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Dairy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summerhill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Summerhill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 1025

    2.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 1025

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bendertown Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bendertown Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Zaners Bridge Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Zaners Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Zaners Rohrsburg Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Zaners Rohrsburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 254

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 254

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Green Creek Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Green Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Derrs Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Derrs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zaners Rohrsburg Road
3.52 mi · 18%
Ridge Road
3.46 mi · 18%
State Route 1025
2.09 mi · 11%
Green Creek Road
2.02 mi · 10%
Zaners Bridge Road
2.01 mi · 10%
Derrs Road
1.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Zaners Rohrsburg Road

Continue on Zaners Rohrsburg Road

3.52 mi · 00h 09m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stillwater
00h 16m from Summer Hill
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summer Hill and Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Stillwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Summer Hill and 10.1 miles from Jackson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stillwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stillwater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stillwater.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

42 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

108 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summer Hill and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.29 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
Jackson

#2 Jackson

Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population8,379
Coordinates41.1950800, -76.4546700
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Sr1018 (-76.254362, 41.092263)
End: Derrs Road (-76.454755, 41.195148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.07
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $3.04 $6.07
Mid-grade $4.93 $3.35 $6.70
Premium $5.31 $3.61 $7.21
Diesel $6.55 $4.45 $8.91

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 Jackson. The current time is 16:45:19.

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.