Origin
Jackson, PA
Morning in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, 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
44m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
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.
Jackson, PA
RDNE Stock project
Summer Hill, PA
Elias Tigiser
Trip Overview
Jackson, PA to Summer Hill, PA is 18.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Zaners Rohrsburg Road and Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a good option for a quick excursion. With a drive time under an hour, you'll have plenty of flexibility to explore your destinations without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zaners Rohrsburg Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Ridge Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| State Route 1025 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Green Creek Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Zaners Bridge Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Derrs Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| State Route 254 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Summerhill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Zaners Rohrsburg Road
— 3.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, PA and Summer Hill, PA.
1
Start on Derrs Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Derrs Road
2
Continue on Green Creek Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Green Creek Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 254
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 254
4
Turn left onto Zaners Rohrsburg Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Zaners Rohrsburg Road
5
Continue on Zaners Bridge Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Zaners Bridge Road
6
Turn slight right onto Bendertown Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bendertown Road
7
Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Continue on State Route 1025
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 1025
9
Continue on Summerhill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerhill Road
10
Turn left onto Dairy Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dairy Road
11
Arrive at destination
Dairy Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 254 / State Route 254
At end of road, turn right onto PA 254 / State Route 254
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Zaners Rohrsburg Road
Turn left onto Zaners Rohrsburg Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Ridge Road
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
18.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Dairy Road
Turn left onto Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Summer Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:29 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
2 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
44m 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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily along Zaners Rohrsburg Road and Ridge Road, with State Route 1025 also playing a role. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on Zaners Rohrsburg Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention due to frequent directional changes, rather than a steady cruise.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Zaners Rohrsburg Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 3.8 miles in near PA 254 / State Route 254.
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 44m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (PA 254 / State Route 254): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Zaners Rohrsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Zaners Rohrsburg Road. 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 3.8 miles (PA 254 / State Route 254): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (Zaners Rohrsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
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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