How far is Kent Acres, DE from Glasgow, DE?

The driving distance from Kent Acres, DE to Glasgow, DE is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.82 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.74 mi
55.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.74 mi
Kilometers
55.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.82 mi
Kilometers
68.92 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Kent Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent Acres
2026-04-17T15:36
Arrive Glasgow
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent Acres
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Townsend
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

From Kent Acres
21.4 mi
00h 24m
To Glasgow
21.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kent Acres and Glasgow.

  1. 1

    Start on Steele Road

    31 m · 10 sec · Steele Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saxton Road

    88 m · 15 sec · Saxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgewood Road

    85 m · 14 sec · Edgewood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodbrook Road

    727 ft · 32 sec · Woodbrook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Webbs Lane

    89 m · 13 sec · Webbs Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Dupont Highway

    998 ft · 22 sec · South Dupont Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    90 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    78 m · 5 sec · Pulaski Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 79%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 9%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 6%
Pulaski Highway
1.72 mi · 4%
DE 72
0.24 mi · 1%
South Dupont Highway
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Townsend
00h 24m from Kent Acres
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kent Acres to Glasgow?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Kent Acres and 21.4 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Townsend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Townsend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

31 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

31 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

40 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent Acres and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 34.74 mi (55.91 km).

Kent Acres

#1 Kent Acres

Census designated place

Population1,890
Coordinates39.1317800, -75.5249200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glasgow

Glasgow is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6048300, -75.7452100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Steele Road (-75.524873, 39.131661)
End: US 40 (-75.745216, 39.604864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $4.95 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $5.98 $9.03 $18.06

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent Acres and Glasgow. The current time is 15:36:13.

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