This 74.6-mile drive from Georgetown, DE to Glasgow, DE is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Dupont Boulevard, and Wrangle Hill Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, this route offers an economical option for local travel within Delaware. Since there are no designated overnight stops, you can plan your departure and arrival with flexibility. The journey offers a practical connection between two points in the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Georgetown, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving contributing to the total mileage. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 36 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a journey that involves more frequent adjustments and potentially slower speeds compared to interstate travel. The route will likely feel more like navigating through towns and local roads rather than a high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
70 ft13 ft
Total Climb
90 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
70 ft
~74.6 mi in
Elevation Range
57 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 miles in near DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 68.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
37.2 mi into trip|~52m in|DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
8
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 72 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward DE 72 North
5
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge onto DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Turn left onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Georgetown, DE to Glasgow, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
68.9 mi in|~1h 28m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
36 mi
41m
Dupont Boulevard
29.2 mi
40m
Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi
6m
DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi
2m
Pulaski Highway
1.7 mi
2m
North Bedford Street
1.4 mi
3m
The Circle
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 36 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Glasgow, DE.
1
Start on US 9; DE 404
234 ft·9 sec·The Circle
2
Continue on DE 18; DE 404
0.6 mi·1 min·North Bedford Street
3
Take the exit
180 ft·4 sec
4
Continue on North Bedford Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Bedford Street
5
Merge onto US 113
6.7 mi·9 min·Dupont Boulevard
6
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi·2 min·DuPont Boulevard
7
Continue on US 113
23 mi·31 min·Dupont Boulevard
8
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi·5 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
9
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi·31 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
4.0 mi·4 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 152Toward DE 72: Delaware City, NewarkUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
347 ft·10 sec
Toward DE 72 NorthUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto DE 72
3.7 mi·6 min·Wrangle Hill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 40
1.7 mi·2 min·Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
294 ft·18 sec
16
Turn left onto US 40
257 ft·5 sec·Pulaski Highway
17
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes, you can depart anytime that suits your schedule. No overnight stops are recommended, so you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $12 for this 74.6-mile journey. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the segments of Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Dupont Boulevard, as these will form the bulk of your driving and may have varying speed limits or traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.3 miles from Georgetown, DE, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glasgow, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Georgetown, DE
This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Georgetown, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Georgetown, DE
· 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Georgetown, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glasgow, DE
The final approach into Glasgow, DE 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 72.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
Efficient EV
18.7
0
$6.53
$2.98
EV Truck/SUV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Georgetown, DE
Late night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glasgow, DE
Late night
in Glasgow on Friday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 38m 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 Georgetown, DE to Glasgow, DE covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Dupont Boulevard, Wrangle Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Georgetown, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 68.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Georgetown, DE to Glasgow, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 13 ft to 70 ft elevation with about 90 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
