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

The driving distance from Milltown, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
12.81 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.64 mi
18.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.62 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Milltown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milltown
2026-04-18T08:35
Arrive Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milltown
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 Milltown
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Penns Grove
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Milltown and Penns Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avis Mill Road

    2218 ft · 2 min · Avis Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Avenue

    2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1076 ft · 16 sec · Harding Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Harding Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wiley Road

    1935 ft · 33 sec · Wiley Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Harding Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1699 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milltown 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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harding Highway
11.3 mi · 88%
West Avenue
0.44 mi · 3%
Avis Mill Road
0.42 mi · 3%
Wiley Road
0.37 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harding Highway

Continue on Harding Highway

4.29 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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstown
00h 10m from Milltown
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milltown 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 Milltown to Penns Grove?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 6.4 miles from Milltown and 6.4 miles from Penns Grove.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.3 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 12.6 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 12.6 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 Milltown and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.73 km).

Milltown

#1 Milltown

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population6,909
Coordinates39.6359500, -75.2860200
Altitude21
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: Milltown (-75.28602, 39.63595)
End: Penns Grove (-75.46797, 39.72956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 Milltown and Penns Grove. The current time is 08:35:14.

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.