Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Middletown, DE
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The drive from Brookside, DE to Middletown, DE covers 17.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Summit Bridge Road, South College Avenue, South Chapel Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Summit Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marrows Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (DE 72 / South Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (DE 896 / South College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto DE 72 / South Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto DE 896 / South College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 71 / North Broad Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto DE 299 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Bridge Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| South College Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Chapel Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Baltimore Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Marrows Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, DE and Middletown, DE.
Start on Brookside Boulevard
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Turn right onto DE 4
Turn left onto DE 72
Turn right onto Old Baltimore Pike
Turn left onto DE 896
Continue on DE 896
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 71
Turn left onto DE 299
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brookside on Friday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Middletown on Friday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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