How far is Glasgow, DE from Newport, DE?

The driving distance from Glasgow, DE to Newport, DE is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.39 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.43 mi
16.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.39 mi
Kilometers
21.55 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Fri, Oct 16, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Fri, Oct 16, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-10-16T11:19
Arrive Newport
Fri, Oct 16, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookside
DE

Town in Alabama

From Glasgow
6.7 mi
00h 09m
To Newport
6.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Newport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Newport.

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Highway

    901 ft · 18 sec · Pulaski Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward DE 896: Newark

    74 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South College Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington

    2679 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    941 ft · 16 sec · Delaware Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 North: Newport

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on DE 141 North: Newport

    1839 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 4: Newport, Stanton

    1160 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Marshall Street

    103 m · 13 sec · North Marshall Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Justis Street

    93 m · 13 sec · East Justis Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North James Street

    130 m · 18 sec · North James Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South James Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South James Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South James Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow and Newport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Turnpike
8.01 mi · 60%
South College Avenue
2.65 mi · 20%
DE 141 North
1.57 mi · 12%
I 95 North
0.51 mi · 4%
DE 4
0.22 mi · 2%
Pulaski Highway
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

7.83 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookside
00h 09m from Glasgow
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Glasgow and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Newport?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Brookside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Glasgow and 6.7 miles from Newport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Glasgow and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Brookside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookside.

RAIL

Newark

2 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

17 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Newport. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Glasgow

Glasgow is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6048300, -75.7452100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Newport

#2 Newport

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population874
Coordinates39.7137200, -75.6093700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Glasgow (-75.74521, 39.60483)
End: Newport (-75.60937, 39.71372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.91
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $1.96 $3.91
Mid-grade $4.77 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $5.07 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.28 $2.95 $5.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Newport. The current time is 11:19:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.