How far is Oldmans, NJ from Salem, NJ?

The driving distance from Oldmans, NJ to Salem, NJ is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.7 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.93 mi
20.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.93 mi
Kilometers
20.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.7 mi
Kilometers
25.27 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Tue, May 26, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Oldmans
Tue, May 26, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldmans
2026-05-26T15:53
Arrive Salem
Tue, May 26, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oldmans
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
Pennsville
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Oldmans
7.8 mi
00h 10m
To Salem
7.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oldmans and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldmans and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsgrove-Pedricktown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Pennsgrove-Pedricktown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crown Point Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Crown Point Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Shell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shell Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Shell Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Shell Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Shell Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shell Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Broadway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1040 ft · 20 sec · Front Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2860 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldmans and Salem.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broadway
5.84 mi · 37%
Crown Point Road
3.08 mi · 20%
South Broadway
2.63 mi · 17%
Shell Road
2.47 mi · 16%
Pennsgrove-Pedricktown Road
0.64 mi · 4%
West Broadway
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Broadway

Continue on North Broadway

5.84 mi · 00h 08m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennsville
00h 10m from Oldmans
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oldmans and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oldmans to Salem?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Pennsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Oldmans and 7.8 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oldmans and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Pennsville

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 Pennsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 5.6 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 14.7 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 6.4 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 Pennsville.

RAIL

Wilmington station

10 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Newark

20 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

42 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

42 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldmans and Salem. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 km).

Oldmans

#1 Oldmans

Township in New Jersey

Population1,791
Coordinates39.7567800, -75.4301900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

Population4,713
Coordinates39.5717800, -75.4671400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Oldmans (-75.43019, 39.75678)
End: Salem (-75.46714, 39.57178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 Oldmans and Salem. The current time is 15:53:48.

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.