Origin
Brookside, DE
Late night in Brookside on Friday
Local time
2:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookside, DE to Elsmere, DE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Elsmere, DE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Brookside and Elsmere, Delaware, this 10.7-mile journey is a straightforward local commute. You can easily complete the trip in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both towns are located in the Northeast region, you will stay within familiar territory for the duration of your drive. Because the trip is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including East Chestnut Hill Road, Ogleton-Stanton Road, and Kirkwood Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 3.5 miles along the Kirkwood Highway, so you will spend much of your time managing turns and intersections. Because the road is strictly local, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout the 18-minute drive. You won’t find any long-haul highway cruising here; instead, anticipate a typical suburban driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kirkwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
122 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
116 ft
Total Descent
89 ft
Highest Point
122 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
87 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marrows Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Marrows Road
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road
Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway
Turn right onto DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ogleton-Stanton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Limestone Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mitch Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Marrows Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brookside Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kirkwood Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, DE and Elsmere, DE.
1
Start on Brookside Boulevard
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
Brookside Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Marrows Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Marrows Road
3
Turn left onto DE 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chestnut Hill Road
4
Continue on DE 4
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ogleton-Stanton Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stanton Christiana Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on DE 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Limestone Road
8
Turn right onto DE 2
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Kirkwood Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
DE 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Elsmere, DE
Late night in Elsmere on Friday
Local time
2:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
18m 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 Brookside, DE to Elsmere, DE covers 10.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kirkwood Highway, Ogleton-Stanton Road, East Chestnut Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Brookside, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.77 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookside, DE to Elsmere, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 36 ft to 122 ft elevation with about 116 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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