How far is Elmhurst, NY from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Pennsauken, NJ is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
96.38 mi
02h 08m
Flight
82.26 mi
132.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.38 mi
Kilometers
155.11 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Wed, Jul 15, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Wed, Jul 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-07-15T12:11
Arrive Pennsauken
Wed, Jul 15, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Elmhurst
48.2 mi
01h 04m
To Pennsauken
48.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
101°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    1278 ft · 48 sec · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Hoffman Drive

    1180 ft · 45 sec · Hoffman Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    56 m · 6 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    1293 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    68 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broome Street

    1554 ft · 1 min · Broome Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Watts Street

    882 ft · 38 sec · Watts Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    117 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    7.9 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    3183 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

    999 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Church Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Church Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Cove Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cove Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Crescent Boulevard

    2554 ft · 42 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
69 mi · 72%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
7.94 mi · 8%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.97 mi · 2%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.86 mi · 2%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

52.2 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 04m from Elmhurst
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Smoke leaving Elmhurst and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Elmhurst and 48.2 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Smoke around Elmhurst and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 82.26 mi (132.39 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Pennsauken

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.26
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.63 $27.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.24 $30.47
Premium $4.86 $16.53 $33.05
Diesel $4.69 $15.96 $31.92

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 York · Jul 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Pennsauken. The current time is 12:11:05.

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.