Origin
Glasgow, DE
Afternoon in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, DE to Bellefonte, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Bellefonte, DE covers 20.2 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Turnpike, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, South College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Delaware Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Bellefonte, DE covers 20.2 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.2 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward DE 896: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward DE 896: Newark
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95 / Wilmington Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Wilmington Expressway toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
9
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glasgow, DE and Bellefonte, DE, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Edgemoor Industrial Park.
Philadelphia
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 95
Edgemoor Industrial Park
18.6 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| South College Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Edgemoor Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marsh Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lighthouse Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Turnpike
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, DE and Bellefonte, DE.
1
Start on US 40
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
2
Take the exit
242 ft
·
8 sec
Toward DE 896: Newark
3
Turn left onto DE 896
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South College Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Wilmington
5
Merge onto I 95
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
Toward I 95, I 495: Wilmington, Philadelphia
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lighthouse Road
11
Turn right onto DE 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgemoor Road
12
Turn right onto DE 3 Alternate
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Marsh Road
13
Arrive at destination
DE 3 Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Delaware Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bellefonte, DE
Afternoon in Bellefonte on Thursday
Local time
4:19 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 Glasgow, DE to Bellefonte, DE covers 20.2 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Turnpike, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, South College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Glasgow, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.35 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.2 miles (I 95 / Wilmington Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glasgow, DE and Bellefonte, DE, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Edgemoor Industrial Park.
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