How far is Summer Hill, PA from North Centre, PA?

The driving distance from Summer Hill, PA to North Centre, PA is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
8.14 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.62 mi
10.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.14 mi
Kilometers
13.1 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Centre
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Summer Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summer Hill
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive North Centre
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 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
Jonestown
PA

Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Summer Hill
4 mi
00h 07m
To North Centre
4.1 mi
00h 07m

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
64°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 North Centre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summer Hill and North Centre.

  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

    Turn left onto Knob Mountain Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Knob Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mountain Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 93

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 93

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Knob Mountain Road
3.24 mi · 40%
Mountain Road
2.64 mi · 32%
Summerhill Road
1.15 mi · 14%
State Route 93
1.09 mi · 13%
Dairy Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Knob Mountain Road

Turn left onto Knob Mountain Road

3.24 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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonestown
00h 07m from Summer Hill
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summer Hill and Sunny near North Centre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summer Hill to North Centre?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Jonestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Summer Hill and 4.1 miles from North Centre.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonestown, 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 Jonestown.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

38 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

62 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 North Centre. Straight-line distance: 6.62 mi (10.66 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
North Centre

#2 North Centre

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,115
Coordinates41.0756400, -76.3796600
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Sr1018 (-76.254362, 41.092263)
End: (-76.379805, 41.075604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.59
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $1.43 $2.86
Premium $5.31 $1.54 $3.08
Diesel $6.55 $1.90 $3.80

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 North Centre. The current time is 15:38:29.

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.