How far is Gilbertsville, PA from Haverford, PA?

The driving distance from Gilbertsville, PA to Haverford, PA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.11 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.98 mi
43.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.11 mi
Kilometers
51.68 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Gilbertsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbertsville
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Haverford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbertsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perkiomen
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Gilbertsville
16 mi
00h 26m
To Haverford
16.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbertsville and Haverford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbertsville and Haverford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Philadelphia Avenue

    1793 ft · 32 sec · East Philadelphia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Swamp Pike

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Swamp Pike

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike

    33 m · 2 sec · Swamp Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    704 ft · 16 sec · Swamp Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lewis Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 24 sec · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 18 sec · Winsor Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbertsville and Haverford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
11.2 mi · 35%
Swamp Pike
7.48 mi · 23%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.29 mi · 13%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.27 mi · 7%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
North Lewis Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 26m from Gilbertsville
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilbertsville and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbertsville to Haverford?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Gilbertsville and 16.1 miles from Haverford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbertsville and Chance Rain Showers near Haverford.

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perkiomen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perkiomen.

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Paoli

10 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
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Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbertsville and Haverford. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).

Gilbertsville

#1 Gilbertsville

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Population4,832
Coordinates40.3201000, -75.6101800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Haverford

#2 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: East Philadelphia Avenue (-75.610356, 40.320002)
End: Winsor Lane (-75.294347, 40.013202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbertsville and Haverford. The current time is 23:42:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.