Origin
Summit Hill, PA
Evening in Summit Hill on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summit Hill, PA to East Side, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
26.9 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 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit Hill, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Summit Hill, PA to East Side, PA covers 26.9 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 South 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 South Lehigh Gorge Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 26.9 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 (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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 around 0.2 miles in near PA 902 / North Pine Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 902 / North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 209 / East Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 902 / North Pine Street
Turn left onto PA 902 / North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 209 / East Patterson Street
Turn right onto US 209 / East Patterson Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Wilbur Street
Turn right onto Wilbur Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Fell Street
Turn left onto Fell Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lehigh Gorge Drive | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Hudson Drive | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Market Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Patterson Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Catawissa Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Brenkman Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Lehigh Gorge Drive
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit Hill, PA and East Side, PA.
1
Start on East Ludlow Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Ludlow Street
2
Turn left onto PA 902
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Pine Street
3
Continue on PA 902
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
East North Street
4
Continue on PA 902
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Garden Street
5
Turn right onto US 209
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Patterson Street
6
Continue on US 209
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
7
Turn right onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Catawissa Street
8
Turn left onto PA 93
523 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hudson Drive
9
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
10
Continue on PA 93
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hudson Drive
11
Turn right onto Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brenkman Drive
12
Continue on Hudsondale Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudsondale Street
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
168 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto Wilbur Street
436 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wilbur Street
15
Continue on 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
1st Street
16
Turn left onto Fell Street
197 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fell Street
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
South Lehigh Gorge Drive
19
Turn right onto PA 940
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940
20
Turn right onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Berwick Street
21
Turn right onto South River Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
South River Street
22
Arrive at destination
South River Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
East Side, PA
Evening in East Side on Thursday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler 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 Summit Hill, PA to East Side, PA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 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 13.4 miles from Summit Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.46 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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 902 / North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 209 / East Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Summit Hill, PA to East Side, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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