Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Edgemoor, DE
Mhajr Invincible
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Edgemoor, DE covers 19.6 miles and takes about 27m 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 $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Edgemoor, DE covers 19.6 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
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 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward DE 896: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glasgow, DE to Edgemoor, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
| 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 |
| Hay Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lighthouse Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ellerslie Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, DE and Edgemoor, DE.
Start on US 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto DE 896
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
Continue on Hay Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $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: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Glasgow on Friday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Edgemoor on Friday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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