Origin
Glasgow, DE
Afternoon in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, DE to Greenwood, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
65.4 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Greenwood, DE
Natur & Urban
Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, DE to Greenwood, DE covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Dupont Highway, Wrangle Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 65.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 65.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 34.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War 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.
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
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Puncheon Run Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
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 Greenwood, DE, road signs point toward Beaches, Salisbury and Norfolk.
Beaches
5.1 mi in
|
~8m
Salisbury
39.7 mi in
|
~48m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
Norfolk
39.7 mi in
|
~48m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| South Dupont Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Sussex Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, DE and Greenwood, DE.
1
Start on US 40
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pulaski Highway
2
Turn right onto DE 72
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
4
Merge onto DE 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
9
Turn left onto US 13
21 mi
·
26 min
·
South Dupont Highway
10
Continue on US 13
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sussex Highway
11
Turn right onto DE 16; DE 36
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
DE 16; DE 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Glasgow, DE · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Glasgow, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwood, DE
The final approach into Greenwood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.84 one way
$21.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.44 | $28.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Greenwood, DE
Afternoon in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Greenwood, DE covers 65.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Dupont Highway, Wrangle Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 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 $10.84 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 65.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.6 miles (DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glasgow, DE and Greenwood, DE, road signs point toward Beaches, Salisbury and Norfolk.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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