How far is Caldwell, ID from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Pennsauken, NJ is about 2473.6 miles (3980.9 km), with a travel time of about 43h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2136.5 miles (3438.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 86h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
2473.64 mi
43h 08m
Flight
2136.5 mi
3438.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2136.5 mi
Kilometers
3438.37 km
Flight Time
04h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
2473.64 mi
Kilometers
3980.94 km
Drive Time
43h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 43h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Thu, May 28, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Caldwell
Sat, May 30, 2:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-05-26T12:37
Arrive Pennsauken
Thu, May 28, 7:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
43h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:09 AM to 4:39 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gretna
NE

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

From Caldwell
1234.5 mi
21h 34m
To Pennsauken
1239.1 mi
21h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Pennsauken.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Pennsauken.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard

    22 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    46 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2822 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    134.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cheyenne

    39.1 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    388.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    327.2 mi · 5 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    1323 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on North 6th Street

    128 m · 23 sec · North 6th Street

  32. 32

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    126 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Admiral Wilson Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Trenton

    1055 ft · 32 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto South Crescent Boulevard

    55 m · 7 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  37. 37

    Take the exit left toward US 130 North

    136 m · 13 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight right onto South Crescent Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Crescent Boulevard

  39. 39

    Take the exit right

    580 ft · 17 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Cove Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North Crescent Boulevard

    2554 ft · 42 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Pennsauken.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 25%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388 mi · 16%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
328 mi · 13%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
327 mi · 13%
Ohio Turnpike
241 mi · 10%
I 280 East
196 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

621 mi · 10h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
43h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
86h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+337.1 mi
2136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
21h 34m from Caldwell
Leave By
9:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Pennsauken?

The road trip is about 2473.6 miles (3980.9 km) and usually takes 43h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1234.5 miles from Caldwell and 1239.1 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 2136.5 miles (3438.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 337.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $339.82 one way or $679.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 775.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Caldwell and Pennsauken, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

29 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 2136.5 mi (3438.37 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Pennsauken

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3981 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)82h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)61h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)49h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)41h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)35h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)30h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
87.29 gal
330.42 L · about $339.82
Round trip
$679.64
174.58 gal · 660.84 L
Estimated CO2
775.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1551.5 kg / 3420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $339.82 $679.64
Mid-grade $4.23 $369.32 $738.65
Premium $4.55 $397.08 $794.16
Diesel $5.41 $472.41 $944.83

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 Idaho · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Caldwell, ID and Pennsauken, NJ. The current time in Caldwell is 12:37:43, although it is 14:37:43 in Pennsauken.

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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.