Origin
Glasgow, DE
Afternoon in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, DE to Delaware City, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Delaware City, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Delaware City, DE covers 9.5 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wrangle Hill Road, Pulaski Highway, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Wrangle Hill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 9.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wrangle Hill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Delaware City, DE is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Turn right onto DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Clinton Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangle Hill Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wrangle Hill Road
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, DE and Delaware City, DE.
1
Start on US 40
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pulaski Highway
2
Turn right onto DE 72
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on DE 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
4
Turn left onto Clinton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
5
Arrive at destination
Clinton Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Delaware City, DE
Afternoon in Delaware City on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
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
15m 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 Delaware City, DE covers 9.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wrangle Hill Road, Pulaski Highway, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.57 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.
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Delaware City, DE is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Glasgow, DE to Delaware City, 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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