Origin
Gilbertsville, PA
Night in Gilbertsville on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbertsville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Swamp Pike, North Lewis Road, US 422 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 41 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Swamp Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Swamp Pike | — | — |
| North Lewis Road | — | — |
| US 422 East | — | — |
| Pottstown Expressway | — | — |
| County Line Expressway | — | — |
| US 202 North | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| Schuylkill Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Swamp Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbertsville, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on East Philadelphia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
2
Continue on Swamp Pike
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Swamp Pike
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Swamp Pike
4
Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Swamp Pike
5
Continue on North Lewis Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lewis Road
6
Take the ramp left toward US 422 East
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 422 East
7
Merge slight left onto Pottstown Expressway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
8
Continue on County Line Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Line Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Philadelphia
11
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
13
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
15
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
16
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
17
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
18
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Gilbertsville, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Gilbertsville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upper Darby, PA
The final approach into Upper Darby, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Upper Darby, PA
Night in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 41 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Swamp Pike, North Lewis Road, US 422 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Gilbertsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gilbertsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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