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

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
117.85 mi
02h 26m
Flight
105.11 mi
169.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.11 mi
Kilometers
169.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.85 mi
Kilometers
189.66 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-18T06:52
Arrive Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Passaic
58.9 mi
01h 13m
To Penns Grove
59 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
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 Passaic and Penns Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 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 Passaic 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 56%
I 295 South
32.8 mi · 28%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 12%
Harding Highway
1.42 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 13m from Passaic
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Passaic 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 Passaic to Penns Grove?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Passaic and 59 miles from Penns Grove.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 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 7 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 5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 105.11 mi (169.16 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
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: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Penns Grove (-75.46797, 39.72956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 Passaic and Penns Grove. The current time is 06:52:05.

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.