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

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
26.48 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.93 mi
36.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.48 mi
Kilometers
42.62 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-18T06:52
Arrive Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Gibbstown
NJ

Census designated place

From Camden
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Penns Grove
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on New Broadway

    3216 ft · 2 min · New Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward New Broadway

    24 m · 1 sec · New Broadway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Crown Point Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware

    861 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harding Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1699 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 130 South
19.1 mi · 72%
North Broadway
1.62 mi · 6%
Harding Highway
1.42 mi · 5%
Crown Point Road
1.37 mi · 5%
Broadway
1.35 mi · 5%
New Broadway
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 130 South

Keep slight left

9.64 mi · 00h 11m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibbstown
00h 17m from Camden
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camden and Partly Sunny near Penns Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Gibbstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Camden and 13.2 miles from Penns Grove.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gibbstown

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 Gibbstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibbstown.

RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

24 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
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: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Penns Grove (-75.46797, 39.72956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Penns Grove. The current time is 06:52:04.

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.