Origin
Kent Acres, DE
Night in Kent Acres on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent Acres, DE to Glasgow, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent Acres, DE
Noor Shalghen
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Trip Overview
The drive from Kent Acres, DE to Glasgow, DE covers 42.7 miles and takes about 54m 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, Wrangle Hill Road, Puncheon Run Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 54m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Edgewood Road.
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 15 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Edgewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Edgewood Road
Turn right onto Edgewood Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
37 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 72 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward DE 72 North
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge onto DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kent Acres, DE to Glasgow, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
Newark
37 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 34 mi | 39m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Pulaski Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Woodbrook Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Webbs Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saxton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent Acres, DE and Glasgow, DE.
1
Start on Steele Road
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
Steele Road
2
Turn left onto Saxton Road
289 ft
·
15 sec
·
Saxton Road
3
Turn right onto Edgewood Road
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
Edgewood Road
4
Turn right onto Woodbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Woodbrook Road
5
Turn left onto Webbs Lane
292 ft
·
13 sec
·
Webbs Lane
6
Turn right onto US 13
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
9
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 152
Toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
347 ft
·
10 sec
Toward DE 72 North
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto DE 72
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
294 ft
·
18 sec
17
Turn left onto US 40
257 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
18
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Kent Acres, DE · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Kent Acres, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glasgow, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Glasgow, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Glasgow, DE
Night in Glasgow on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Middletown, DE
21 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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 Kent Acres, DE to Glasgow, DE covers 42.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Wrangle Hill Road, Puncheon Run Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Kent Acres, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 15 decision points packed into just 42.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Edgewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kent Acres, DE to Glasgow, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Newark along the way.
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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