How far is Summit Hill, PA from East Side, PA?
The driving distance from Summit Hill, PA to East Side, PA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit Hill and East Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit Hill and East Side.
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Start on East Ludlow Street
882 ft · 44 sec · East Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
1442 ft · 34 sec · North Pine Street
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Continue on East North Street
1934 ft · 39 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Spring Garden Street
2476 ft · 1 min · Spring Garden Street
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Turn right onto East Patterson Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Patterson Street
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Continue on Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto West Catawissa Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Catawissa Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Drive
160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Hudson Drive
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Turn right onto Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brenkman Drive
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Continue on Hudsondale Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hudsondale Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
51 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Wilbur Street
133 m · 15 sec · Wilbur Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1093 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Fell Street
60 m · 6 sec · Fell Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.1 mi · 14 min · South Lehigh Gorge Drive
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Berwick Street
2257 ft · 49 sec · Berwick Street
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Turn right onto South River Street
19 m · 1 sec · South River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit Hill and East Side.
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.
South Lehigh Gorge Drive
Continue on South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.08 mi · 00h 14m
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 Summit Hill and Partly Sunny near East Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summit Hill to East Side?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Weatherly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Summit Hill and 13.4 miles from East Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summit Hill and Partly Sunny near East Side.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weatherly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summit Hill and East Side. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.67 km).
#1 Summit Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,975 |
| Coordinates | 40.8248100, -75.8710300 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Side
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 301 |
| Coordinates | 41.0614700, -75.7693600 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Side (-75.76936, 41.06147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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