Origin
Brookside, DE
Late night in Brookside on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookside, DE to Elsmere, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Elsmere, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Brookside and Elsmere, Delaware, this 10.7-mile journey is a straightforward local commute. You can easily complete the trip in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both towns are located in the Northeast region, you will stay within familiar territory for the duration of your drive. Because the trip is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Ogleton-Stanton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Limestone Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mitch Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Marrows Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brookside Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kirkwood Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, DE and Elsmere, DE.
1
Start on Brookside Boulevard
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
Brookside Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Marrows Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Marrows Road
3
Turn left onto DE 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chestnut Hill Road
4
Continue on DE 4
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ogleton-Stanton Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stanton Christiana Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on DE 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Limestone Road
8
Turn right onto DE 2
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Kirkwood Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
DE 2
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Marrows Road
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road
Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway
Turn right onto DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elsmere, DE
Late night in Elsmere on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including East Chestnut Hill Road, Ogleton-Stanton Road, and Kirkwood Highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 3.5 miles along the Kirkwood Highway, so you will spend much of your time managing turns and intersections. Because the road is strictly local, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout the 18-minute drive. You won’t find any long-haul highway cruising here; instead, anticipate a typical suburban driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Kirkwood Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marrows Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
122 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
116 ft
Total Descent
89 ft
Highest Point
122 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
87 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Kirkwood Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (DE 2 / Kirkwood Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elsmere, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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