Origin
North Centre, PA
Late night in North Centre on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Centre, PA to Summer Hill, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Centre, PA
Michael Taccetta
Summer Hill, PA
Elias Tigiser
Trip Overview
The drive from North Centre, PA to Summer Hill, PA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Knob Mountain Road, Mountain Road, Summerhill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Knob Mountain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 8.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Knob Mountain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Mountain Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Centre, PA to Summer Hill, PA is easy. At 19m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Summerhill Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Dairy Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Mountain Road
Turn left onto Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
3
7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Summerhill Road
Turn right onto Summerhill Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Dairy Road
Turn left onto Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Knob Mountain Road | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Mountain Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Summerhill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Route 93 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Dairy Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Knob Mountain Road
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Centre, PA and Summer Hill, PA.
1
Start on PA 93
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 93
2
Turn left onto Mountain Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mountain Road
3
Continue on Knob Mountain Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Knob Mountain Road
4
Turn right onto Summerhill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerhill Road
5
Turn left onto Dairy Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dairy Road
6
Arrive at destination
Dairy Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Summer Hill, PA
Late night in Summer Hill on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 North Centre, PA to Summer Hill, PA covers 8.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Knob Mountain Road, Mountain Road, Summerhill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from North Centre, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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.
The drive from North Centre, PA to Summer Hill, PA is easy. At 19m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (Summerhill Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Dairy Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Centre, PA to Summer Hill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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