How far is Elmer, NJ from Pennsville, NJ?

The driving distance from Elmer, NJ to Pennsville, NJ is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
22.05 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.87 mi
30.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.87 mi
Kilometers
30.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.05 mi
Kilometers
35.49 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsville
Tue, May 26, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Elmer
Tue, May 26, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmer
2026-05-26T16:46
Arrive Pennsville
Tue, May 26, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodstown
NJ

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

From Elmer
11 mi
00h 15m
To Pennsville
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
Pennsville Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Carneys Point as the closest live forecast in the Salem County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmer and Pennsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmer and Pennsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    70 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Chestnut Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle

    24 m · 1 sec · Harding Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Avenue

    2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1076 ft · 16 sec · Harding Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Harding Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Wiley Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wiley Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 140 West: Turnpike South, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    136 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hawks Bridge Road

    93 m · 7 sec · Hawks Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, NJTP South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2801 ft · 37 sec · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1131 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem

    783 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pittsfield Street

    1315 ft · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fenwick Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Fenwick Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmer and Pennsville.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harding Highway
10.3 mi · 47%
Wiley Road
3.86 mi · 17%
Chestnut Street
3.46 mi · 16%
North Broadway
2.32 mi · 11%
New Jersey Turnpike
0.75 mi · 3%
West Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harding Highway

Exit the rotary onto Harding Highway

5.84 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstown
00h 15m from Elmer
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmer and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmer to Pennsville?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Woodstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Elmer and 11.1 miles from Pennsville.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmer and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsville.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstown

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 Woodstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 12.1 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
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Woodstown.

RAIL

Wilmington station

21 mi away
100 South French Street
OTHER

Lindenwold

35 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
RAIL

30th Street Station

36 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Newark

36 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmer and Pennsville. Straight-line distance: 18.87 mi (30.37 km).

Elmer

#1 Elmer

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey

Population1,312
Coordinates39.5951100, -75.1701800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Pennsville

#2 Pennsville

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population12,428
Coordinates39.6534500, -75.5165900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmer (-75.17018, 39.59511)
End: Pennsville (-75.51659, 39.65345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $4.95 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.98 $4.66 $9.33

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmer and Pennsville. The current time is 16:46:42.

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.