How far is Gilbertsville, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Gilbertsville, PA to Croydon, PA is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbertsville and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbertsville and Croydon.
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Start on East Philadelphia Avenue
1952 ft · 45 sec · East Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Gilbertsville Road
42 m · 4 sec · Gilbertsville Road
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Turn straight onto East Philadelphia Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Big Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Road
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Turn left onto Layfield Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Layfield Road
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Turn right onto Hill Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gravel Pike
948 ft · 29 sec · Gravel Pike
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sumneytown Pike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Sumneytown Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
2148 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Street Road
4 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbertsville and Croydon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilbertsville and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbertsville to Croydon?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blue Bell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Gilbertsville and 26.3 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbertsville and Chance Rain Showers near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Bell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Bell.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbertsville and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.36 km).
#1 Gilbertsville
City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.3201000, -75.6101800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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