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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Gilbertsville, PA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 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 18m 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
38.39 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
38.39 mi
Kilometers
61.78 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 Gilbertsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-17T21:27
Arrive Gilbertsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:36 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
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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 Upper Darby
19.2 mi
00h 34m
To Gilbertsville
19.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on King of Prussia Road

    2 mi · 4 min · King of Prussia Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Upper Gulph Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Radnor Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Radnor Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Croton Road

    1767 ft · 46 sec · Croton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Warner Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Devon Park Drive

    1289 ft · 31 sec · Devon Park Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown

    76 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Linfield, Limerick

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Limerick

    59 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Swamp Pike

    695 ft · 14 sec · Swamp Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike

    43 m · 3 sec · Swamp Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Swamp Pike

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Philadelphia Avenue

    1793 ft · 32 sec · East Philadelphia Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Philadelphia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
11.3 mi · 30%
Swamp Pike
7.49 mi · 20%
Mid-County Expressway
3.86 mi · 10%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 8%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 6%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

11.3 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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 34m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 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 19.2 miles from Upper Darby and 19.2 miles from Gilbertsville.

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 6 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Gilbertsville

#2 Gilbertsville

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

Population4,832
Coordinates40.3201000, -75.6101800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Gilbertsville (-75.61018, 40.3201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Gilbertsville. The current time is 21:27:29.

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.