Blades, DE Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Blades, DE is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 59 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Blades, DE head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
88.3 mi
Wilmington, DE
Quickest Drive
24m
Georgetown, DE
Plan Around Blades, DE
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Blades, DE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Blades, DE
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Blades, DE
Driving from Blades, DE
On average, trips departing from Blades, DE run 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 88 miles (1h 50m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Blades, DE most often head toward Wilmington, DE (88.3 mi, 1h 50m), Pike Creek Valley, DE (86.5 mi, 1h 50m), Dover, DE (37.4 mi, 49m), and Milford, DE (24.3 mi, 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in DE currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 59-mile trip from Blades, DE, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Blades, DE and 1 routes heading into Blades, DE, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 88 miles.
The longest mapped route from Blades, DE covers 88 miles and takes approximately 1h 50m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.
The average route from Blades, DE runs about 59 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 59-mile trip from Blades, DE costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Blades, DE include Wilmington, DE, Pike Creek Valley, DE, Dover, DE and Milford, DE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Blades, DE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,055
Median Income
$62,596
Median Home Value
$209,600
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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