How far is Middletown, DE from Brookside, DE?
The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Brookside, DE is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Middletown and Brookside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Brookside.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Summit Bridge Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South College Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Baltimore Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Hill Road
2743 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto Marrows Road
1651 ft · 48 sec · Marrows Road
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Turn right onto Brookside Boulevard
27 m · 4 sec · Brookside Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brookside Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Brookside.
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.
Summit Bridge Road
Turn straight onto Summit Bridge Road
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
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 Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Brookside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Brookside?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.6 miles from Middletown and 8.5 miles from Brookside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Brookside.
Stop Ideas Near Bear
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 Bear.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 15.04 mi (24.2 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookside
Town in Alabama
| Population | 2,896 |
| Coordinates | 39.6670600, -75.7268800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside (-75.72688, 39.66706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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