How far is Riverview, DE from Glasgow, DE?

The driving distance from Riverview, DE to Glasgow, DE is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
53.7 mi
01h 01m
Flight
41.88 mi
67.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.88 mi
Kilometers
67.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.7 mi
Kilometers
86.42 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Fri, Oct 16, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Riverview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverview
2026-10-16T12:24
Arrive Glasgow
Fri, Oct 16, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverview
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
Smyrna
DE

Town in Delaware

From Riverview
25.9 mi
00h 30m
To Glasgow
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marcel Avenue

    17 m · 5 sec · Marcel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andrews Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Andrews Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Canterbury Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canterbury Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dupont Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · South Dupont Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    90 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    78 m · 5 sec · Pulaski Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverview 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 63%
South Dupont Highway
6.44 mi · 12%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 7%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 4%
Andrews Lake Road
2.15 mi · 4%
Pulaski Highway
1.72 mi · 3%
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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 30m from Riverview
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Riverview and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Riverview and 27.8 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smyrna, 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 Smyrna.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

18 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

43 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

49 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 41.88 mi (67.4 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Riverview

Riverview is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0265000, -75.5107600
Altitude9
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: Marcel Avenue (-75.51084, 39.026514)
End: US 40 (-75.745216, 39.604864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.87
Round trip
$15.73
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $7.87 $15.73
Mid-grade $4.77 $9.01 $18.02
Premium $5.07 $9.58 $19.15
Diesel $6.28 $11.87 $23.75

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 Riverview and Glasgow. The current time is 12:24:45.

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.