How far is North Star, DE from Glasgow, DE?

The driving distance from North Star, DE to Glasgow, DE is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
13.49 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.89 mi
17.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.89 mi
Kilometers
17.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.49 mi
Kilometers
21.71 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Mon, Jun 1, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in North Star
Mon, Jun 1, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Star
2026-06-01T14:37
Arrive Glasgow
Mon, Jun 1, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Star
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
Newark
DE

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

From North Star
6.2 mi
00h 12m
To Glasgow
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Star and Glasgow.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Venus Drive

    1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Star Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Paper Mill Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Paper Mill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Chapel Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · North Chapel Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2293 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · South College Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 896 Business: Glasgow Shopping District

    845 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Glasgow Avenue

    1567 ft · 36 sec · Glasgow Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pulaski Highway

    84 m · 10 sec · Pulaski Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    90 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    78 m · 5 sec · Pulaski Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South College Avenue
5 mi · 37%
Paper Mill Road
4.69 mi · 35%
North Star Road
1.09 mi · 8%
East Main Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Glasgow Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
Venus Drive
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South College Avenue

Turn left onto South College Avenue

5 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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 12m from North Star
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Star and Mostly Sunny near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Star to Glasgow?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from North Star and 7.3 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:40 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 $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Star and Mostly Sunny near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 11.1 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 11.3 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 7.6 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 Newark.

RAIL

Newark

2 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

18 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

34 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Star and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.53 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 North Star

Census designated place

Population7,980
Coordinates39.7612200, -75.7191000
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Glasgow

Glasgow is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6048300, -75.7452100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.71892, 39.761129)
End: US 40 (-75.745216, 39.604864)

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
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.95 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $5.98 $2.87 $5.74

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Star and Glasgow. The current time is 14:37:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.