How far is Alloway, NJ from Penns Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
19.37 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.93 mi
20.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.93 mi
Kilometers
20.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.17 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penns Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Alloway
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alloway
2026-04-15T03:03
Arrive Penns Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alloway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Salem
NJ

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

From Alloway
9.7 mi
00h 13m
To Penns Grove
9.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alloway and Penns Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alloway and Penns Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Greenwich Street

    33 m · 7 sec · South Greenwich Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Quinton Alloway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Quinton Alloway Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quinton Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Quinton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Broadway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broadway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Shell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shell Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shell Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Shell Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Shell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shell Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Virginia Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1699 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alloway and Penns Grove.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway
8.47 mi · 44%
Shell Road
2.48 mi · 13%
Quinton Road
2.38 mi · 12%
Quinton Alloway Road
2.25 mi · 12%
East Broadway
1.55 mi · 8%
South Virginia Avenue
0.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Broadway

Continue on South Broadway

5.84 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 13m from Alloway
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alloway and Mostly Sunny near Penns Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alloway to Penns Grove?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Alloway and 9.7 miles from Penns Grove.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alloway and Mostly Sunny near Penns Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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 Salem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.5 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 9.6 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 9.5 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 Salem.

RAIL

Wilmington station

20 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Newark

27 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Dover, Delaware

47 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

30th Street Station

49 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alloway and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alloway

Village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Population3,363
Coordinates39.5609500, -75.3624200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Penns Grove

#2 Penns Grove

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,752
Coordinates39.7295600, -75.4679700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Alloway (-75.36242, 39.56095)
End: Penns Grove (-75.46797, 39.72956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 New Jersey · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alloway and Penns Grove. The current time is 03:03:43.

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.