How far is Gilbertsville, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
41.04 mi
01h 09m
Flight
32.37 mi
52.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.04 mi
Kilometers
66.05 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Gilbertsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbertsville
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
20.5 mi
00h 34m
To Upper Darby
20.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbertsville and Upper Darby.

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
11.2 mi · 27%
Swamp Pike
7.48 mi · 18%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 16%
Schuylkill Expressway
3.46 mi · 8%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 7%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 6%
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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 34m from Gilbertsville
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilbertsville and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbertsville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 20.5 miles from Gilbertsville and 20.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbertsville and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Perkiomen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

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 Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 32.37 mi (52.1 km).

Gilbertsville

#1 Gilbertsville

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

Population4,832
Coordinates40.3201000, -75.6101800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbertsville (-75.61018, 40.3201)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbertsville and Upper Darby. The current time is 19:54:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.