How far is Brookside, DE from New Castle, DE?
The driving distance from Brookside, DE to New Castle, DE is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookside and New Castle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside and New Castle.
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Start on Brookside Boulevard
27 m · 11 sec · Brookside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Marrows Road
1560 ft · 35 sec · Marrows Road
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto I 95, DE 273: Christiana, New Castle
1561 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Frenchtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Frenchtown Road
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Continue on Delaware Street
2938 ft · 50 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Delaware Street
136 m · 20 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
57 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
32 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookside and New Castle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
5.37 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookside and Chance Rain Showers near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookside to New Castle?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Brookside and 6.5 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookside and Chance Rain Showers near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Bear
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bear.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookside and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 8.55 mi (13.76 km).
#1 Brookside
Town in Alabama
| Population | 2,896 |
| Coordinates | 39.6670600, -75.7268800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
City in Delaware
| Population | 5,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -75.5663100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Street (-75.566097, 39.662211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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