Origin
Glasgow, DE
Afternoon in Glasgow on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, DE to North Star, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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 North Star, DE covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South College Avenue, Paper Mill Road, North Star Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on South College Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South College Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.6 miles (DE 273 / East Delaware Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (South Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
DE 273 / East Delaware Avenue
Turn right onto DE 273 / East Delaware Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Chapel Street
Turn left onto South Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Star Road
Turn left onto North Star Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Jupiter Drive
Turn left onto Jupiter Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South College Avenue | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Paper Mill Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North Star Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Delaware Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Chapel Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Venus Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jupiter Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South College Avenue
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, DE and North Star, 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
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South College Avenue
4
Turn right onto DE 273
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Delaware Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Chapel Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Chapel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Paper Mill Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Paper Mill Road
7
Turn left onto North Star Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Star Road
8
Turn right onto Venus Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Venus Drive
9
Turn left onto Jupiter Drive
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jupiter Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
North Star, DE
Afternoon in North Star on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
22m 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 North Star, DE covers 12.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South College Avenue, Paper Mill Road, North Star Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 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 $2.07 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.6 miles (DE 273 / East Delaware Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (South Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glasgow, DE to North Star, 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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