How far is Chalfont, PA from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Chalfont, PA to Pennsauken, NJ is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.77 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.3 mi
39.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.3 mi
Kilometers
39.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.77 mi
Kilometers
51.13 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Mon, Jul 13, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Chalfont
Mon, Jul 13, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalfont
2026-07-13T16:59
Arrive Pennsauken
Mon, Jul 13, 5:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chalfont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Glenside
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

From Chalfont
15.9 mi
00h 27m
To Pennsauken
15.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    47 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1108 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Butler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Butler Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Doylestown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Ogontz Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    2537 ft · 49 sec · Stenton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Godfrey Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Godfrey Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Whitaker Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Whitaker Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitaker Avenue

    89 m · 8 sec · Whitaker Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    2209 ft · 50 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Adams Avenue

    1937 ft · 35 sec · Adams Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue

    1560 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · Castor Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Castor Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Richmond Street

    3186 ft · 2 min · Richmond Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward Betsy Ross Bridge, New Jersey

    1951 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Betsy Ross Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Betsy Ross Bridge

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward John Tipton Boulevard, Suckle Highway, Hylton Road

    1776 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Westfield Camden Turnpike

    2431 ft · 40 sec · Westfield Camden Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto John Tipton Boulevard

    135 m · 29 sec · John Tipton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Washington Expressway
8.97 mi · 28%
Bethlehem Pike
3.47 mi · 11%
Betsy Ross Bridge
2.65 mi · 8%
Castor Avenue
2.51 mi · 8%
Ogontz Avenue
2.04 mi · 6%
West Butler Avenue
1.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

6.73 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenside
00h 27m from Chalfont
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chalfont and Mostly Sunny near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Chalfont and 15.9 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chalfont and Mostly Sunny near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Glenside

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 Glenside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 9.9 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 9.8 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 9.7 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 9.8 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 Glenside.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

12 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

16 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalfont and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.11 km).

Chalfont

#1 Chalfont

Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.2884400, -75.2090600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Pennsauken

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.15 $10.30
Premium $4.95 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.98 $6.70 $13.40

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 Pennsylvania · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalfont and Pennsauken. The current time is 16:59:23.

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.