How far is Summerhill, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Summerhill, PA to Allentown, PA is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.33 mi
01h 53m
Flight
65.37 mi
105.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.37 mi
Kilometers
105.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.33 mi
Kilometers
163.07 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Nov 11, 5:06 AM EST
Return by in Summerhill
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerhill
2026-11-11T03:12
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Nov 11, 5:06 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerhill
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Summerhill
40.9 mi
00h 56m
To Allentown
60.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
63°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Summerhill and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Summerhill and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Grove Road

    15 m · 8 sec · Pine Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nottingham Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Nottingham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Christine Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1614 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville

    1294 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    22.6 mi · 36 min · Pottstown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerhill and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
37.4 mi · 37%
Limestone Road
7.14 mi · 7%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 7%
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 5%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.77 mi · 5%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

22.6 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 56m from Summerhill
Leave By
2:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Summerhill and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Summerhill to Allentown?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Summerhill and 60.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerhill and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerhill and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 65.37 mi (105.2 km).

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#1 Summerhill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population439
Coordinates39.7740000, -76.0738400
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Grove Road (-76.073852, 39.774012)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.09
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $15.54 $31.09
Mid-grade $4.78 $17.05 $34.09
Premium $5.22 $18.64 $37.29
Diesel $6.56 $23.40 $46.80

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerhill and Allentown. The current time is 03:12:46.

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.