Origin
Glasgow, DE
Night in Glasgow on Friday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, DE to Claymont, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Claymont, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Claymont, DE covers 23.5 miles and takes about 30m 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, Governor Printz Boulevard 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 $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Claymont, DE covers 23.5 miles and takes about 30m, 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 9 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 9 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 Claymont, 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 |
| Governor Printz Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South College Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Wilmington Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Edgemoor Road | 0.2 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 Claymont, 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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Edgemoor Road
12
Turn right onto US 13
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Printz Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
US 13
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Claymont, DE
Night in Claymont on Friday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
14 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
30m 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 Claymont, DE covers 23.5 miles and takes about 30m 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, Governor Printz Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 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 $3.90 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 9 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 Claymont, DE, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Edgemoor Industrial Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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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