How far is Rodney Village, DE from Glasgow, DE?

The driving distance from Rodney Village, DE to Glasgow, DE is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.8 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.59 mi
55.66 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Rodney Village.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.8 mi
Kilometers
68.88 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Rodney Village
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rodney Village
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Glasgow
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
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 Rodney Village
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 Rodney Village
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
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rodney Village and Glasgow.

  1. 1

    Start on Nathaniel Mitchell Road

    107 m · 18 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Webbs Lane

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Webbs Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    972 ft · 19 sec · South Dupont Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    90 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pulaski Highway

    78 m · 5 sec · Pulaski Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pulaski Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rodney Village 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 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%
Webbs Lane
0.24 mi · 1%
DE 72
0.24 mi · 1%
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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Townsend
00h 24m from Rodney Village
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rodney Village and Rain Showers Likely near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rodney Village to Glasgow?

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 Rodney Village and 21.4 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 Chance Rain Showers around Rodney Village and Rain Showers Likely 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 Rodney Village and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 34.59 mi (55.66 km).

Rodney Village

#1 Rodney Village

Census-designated place in Delaware

Population1,487
Coordinates39.1320600, -75.5324200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Glasgow

Glasgow is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6048300, -75.7452100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Nathaniel Mitchell Road (-75.532314, 39.132069)
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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rodney Village and Glasgow. The current time is 05:18:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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