Origin
Townsend, DE
Night in Townsend on Friday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Townsend, 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
27m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Townsend, DE
Gu Bra
Glasgow, DE
Alasdair Braxton
Trip Overview
The drive from Townsend, DE to Glasgow, DE covers 17.2 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 Summit Bridge Road, South Broad Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on Summit Bridge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.2 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Summit Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lattomus Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Lattomus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lattomus Street
Turn right onto Lattomus Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Commerce Street
Turn right onto Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Turn left onto US 40 / Pulaski Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Bridge Road | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| South Broad Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lattomus Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Summit Bridge Road
— 14.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend, DE and Glasgow, DE.
1
Start on South Street
390 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn right onto Lattomus Street
445 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lattomus Street
3
Turn right onto Commerce Street
474 ft
·
19 sec
·
Commerce Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto DE 71
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
6
Continue on DE 71
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broad Street
7
Turn straight onto DE 71
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
9
Turn left
294 ft
·
18 sec
10
Turn left onto US 40
257 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
11
Arrive at destination
US 40
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
14 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
27m 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 Townsend, DE to Glasgow, DE covers 17.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Summit Bridge Road, South Broad Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Townsend, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 17.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (Lattomus Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Townsend, DE to Glasgow, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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