Origin
Derry, PA
Late night in Derry on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, PA to Summer Hill, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
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.
Derry, PA
Israyosoy S.
Summer Hill, PA
Elias Tigiser
Trip Overview
Derry, PA to Summer Hill, PA is 27.3 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Keystone Shortway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania. It's a very local drive, meaning you'll navigate through communities rather than on major highways. If you're looking for a quick, straightforward journey with minimal time commitment, this route fits the bill. Plan for a day trip, as it's easily completed within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| Buckhorn Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Columbia Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Washingtonville Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Kachinka Hollow Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Danville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cemetery Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Twin Church Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 8.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, PA and Summer Hill, PA.
1
Start on Crawford Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Crawford Road
2
Turn left onto Greenleaf Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Greenleaf Road
3
Turn left onto PA 254
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Washingtonville Road
4
Turn right onto PA 44; PA 642
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 44
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Buckhorn Road
6
Turn right onto PA 42
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mall Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
325 ft
·
7 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 80
8.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 11 North: Berwick
11
Turn straight onto US 11
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbia Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 11
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Front Street
13
Turn left onto Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Freas Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Freas Avenue
15
Turn left onto Cemetery Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cemetery Road
16
Turn right onto Martzville Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martzville Road
17
Turn left onto Kachinka Hollow Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kachinka Hollow Road
18
Turn right onto Twin Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Twin Church Road
19
Arrive at destination
Dairy Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Greenleaf Road
Turn left onto Greenleaf Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 44; PA 642 / Danville Road
Turn right onto PA 44; PA 642 / Danville Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 44 / Buckhorn Road
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 44 / Buckhorn Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 11 North: Berwick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 11 North: Berwick
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Park Road
Turn left onto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
4 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
46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll be navigating a network of local roads, including portions of Keystone Shortway and Buckhorn Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. Expect to engage with the road frequently, making this a more hands-on driving experience than an interstate cruise. The drive progresses by weaving through local terrain rather than following a single high-speed corridor.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Greenleaf Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Greenleaf Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (PA 44; PA 642 / Danville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (PA 44 / Buckhorn Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Greenleaf Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (PA 44; PA 642 / Danville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (PA 44 / Buckhorn Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summer Hill, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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