Origin
East Side, PA
Late night in East Side on Friday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Side, PA to Summit Hill, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Side, PA
Kelly
Summit Hill, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Side, PA to Summit Hill, PA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lehigh Gorge Drive, Hudson Drive, Hunter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Lehigh Gorge Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 26.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lehigh Gorge Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 940.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 940): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 940 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (Hudsondale Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 940
At end of road, turn left onto PA 940
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 940 / Church Street
Turn left onto PA 940 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Hudsondale Street
At end of road, turn left onto Hudsondale Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 209 / East Catawissa Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / East Catawissa Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
East Ludlow Street
Turn left onto East Ludlow Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Gorge Drive | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Hudson Drive | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Patterson Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Brenkman Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Catawissa Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Gorge Drive
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Side, PA and Summit Hill, PA.
1
Start on South River Street
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
South River Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
PA 940
3
Turn left onto PA 940
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn left onto Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Gorge Drive
5
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Hudsondale Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudsondale Street
7
Continue on Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brenkman Drive
8
Turn left onto PA 93
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hudson Drive
9
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
10
Continue on PA 93
523 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hudson Drive
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
12
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
13
Continue on US 209
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Patterson Street
14
Turn left onto PA 902
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Garden Street
15
Continue on PA 902
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West North Street
16
Turn slight right onto North Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
17
Turn left onto East Ludlow Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Ludlow Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Ludlow Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Summit Hill, PA
Late night in Summit Hill on Friday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Side, PA to Summit Hill, PA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lehigh Gorge Drive, Hudson Drive, Hunter Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from East Side, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 940): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 940 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (Hudsondale Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Side, PA to Summit Hill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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