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

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.82 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.5 mi
129.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.5 mi
Kilometers
129.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.82 mi
Kilometers
152.6 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penns Grove
Thu, Nov 12, 5:40 AM EST
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Nov 12, 7:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-11-12T03:42
Arrive Penns Grove
Thu, Nov 12, 5:40 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:30 PM EST
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
Westampton
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Hamilton
47.3 mi
00h 58m
To Penns Grove
47.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gully Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gully Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brighton Avenue

    1727 ft · 49 sec · Brighton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South

    878 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant

    903 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden

    668 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

    2412 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

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

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harding Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1699 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Penns Grove.

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
32.8 mi · 35%
Central Jersey Expressway
27.6 mi · 29%
New Jersey Turnpike
25.2 mi · 27%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 2%
Harding Highway
1.42 mi · 1%
NJ 18 South
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westampton
00h 58m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Hamilton and Light Rain Likely near Penns Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Westampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Hamilton and 47.5 miles from Penns Grove.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hamilton and Light Rain Likely near Penns Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Westampton

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 Westampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

23 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.55 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
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: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Penns Grove (-75.46797, 39.72956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.03
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $13.52 $27.03
Mid-grade $4.67 $15.63 $31.27
Premium $4.98 $16.67 $33.35
Diesel $6.27 $21.01 $42.02

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Penns Grove. The current time is 03:42:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.