How far is Glasgow, DE from Blades, DE?
The driving distance from Glasgow, DE to Blades, DE is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Blades.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Blades.
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Start on Pulaski Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn right onto Concord Road
2359 ft · 47 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on East High Street
2796 ft · 1 min · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
29 m · 3 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow and Blades.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Glasgow and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blades.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Blades?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Glasgow and 38.8 miles from Blades.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glasgow and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blades.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Blades. Straight-line distance: 67.36 mi (108.4 km).
#1 Glasgow
Glasgow is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6048300, -75.7452100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blades
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 38.6356700, -75.6099300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blades (-75.60993, 38.63567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
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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