Trip from Elsmere, DE to Brookside, DE

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

19m

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 18m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 23m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 21m

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.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transit between Elsmere and Brookside, this 10.7-mile journey is a straightforward commute across Delaware. You can expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will only need about $2 for fuel to complete the transit. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will find the environment familiar and predictable. It is an efficient way to navigate the local area without the complexity of long-distance planning.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m 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 features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating a mix of Kirkwood Highway, Ogleton-Stanton Road, and East Chestnut Hill Road. The most consistent segment you will encounter is a 3.4-mile stretch along Kirkwood Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. Because the roads are primarily local, you should anticipate frequent turns rather than long, monotonous stretches of pavement. This transition between towns is best handled with a focus on local navigation.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 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 3.4 miles.

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.

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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Linden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 2 / Robert Kirkwood Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Linden Avenue

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

Navigation decision point

3

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | DE 2 / Robert Kirkwood Highway

Turn left onto DE 2 / Robert Kirkwood Highway

Navigation decision point

3

5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | DE 4 / Ogleton-Stanton Road

Turn right onto DE 4 / Ogleton-Stanton Road

Navigation decision point

5

10.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | Brookside Boulevard

Turn right onto Brookside Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kirkwood Highway	3.4 mi	6m
Ogleton-Stanton Road	2.8 mi	4m
East Chestnut Hill Road	1.9 mi	3m
Limestone Road	1 mi	2m
Stanton Christiana Road	0.8 mi	1m
Main Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Marrows Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Robert Kirkwood Highway	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Kirkwood Highway — 3.4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere, DE and Brookside, DE.

1

Start on DE 2

108 ft · 4 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway

2

Turn right

285 ft · 21 sec

3

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

144 ft · 8 sec · Linden Avenue

4

Turn left onto DE 2

105 ft · 9 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway

5

Continue on DE 2

3.4 mi · 6 min · Kirkwood Highway

6

Turn left onto DE 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · Limestone Road

7

Continue on DE 7

348 ft · 8 sec · Limestone Road

8

Continue on DE 7; DE 4

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Main Street

9

Continue on DE 7; DE 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Stanton Christiana Road

Use the straight lane.

10

Turn right onto DE 4

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ogleton-Stanton Road

11

Continue on DE 4

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Chestnut Hill Road

Use the left lane.

12

Turn right onto Marrows Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Marrows Road

13

Turn right onto Brookside Boulevard

87 ft · 3 sec · Brookside Boulevard

14

Arrive at destination

Brookside Boulevard

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.12	$0.51
Efficient EV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43
EV Truck/SUV	4.3	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Elsmere, DE

Late night in Elsmere on Friday

Local time

2:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookside, DE

Late night in Brookside on Friday

Local time

2:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m 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 Elsmere, DE to Brookside, DE covers 10.7 miles and takes about 19m 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 Elsmere, 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Linden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (DE 2 / Robert Kirkwood Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Elsmere, DE to Brookside, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.

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