How far is Summerhill, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Summerhill, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerhill and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerhill and Philadelphia.
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Start on Pine Grove Road
15 m · 8 sec · Pine Grove Road
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Turn left onto Nottingham Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Christine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1614 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 28 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
9.1 mi · 16 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Valley Forge, Island Avenue
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Forge
1535 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Penrose Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Penrose Avenue
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Turn left onto South 26th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 26th Street
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Schuylkill Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 15th Street
26 m · 2 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerhill and Philadelphia.
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.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
20.2 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summerhill and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerhill to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Summerhill and 29 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summerhill and Sunny near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.
Wilmington station
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerhill and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 49.81 mi (80.16 km).
#1 Summerhill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 439 |
| Coordinates | 39.7740000, -76.0738400 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.35 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
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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