How far is Penns Grove, NJ from Carneys Point, NJ?
The driving distance from Penns Grove, NJ to Carneys Point, NJ is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penns Grove and Carneys Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove and Carneys Point.
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Start on East Main Street
1699 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Virginia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Shell Road
2214 ft · 45 sec · Shell Road
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Turn left onto Center Street
27 m · 4 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penns Grove and Carneys Point.
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.
South Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto South Virginia Avenue
0.71 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Penns Grove and Partly Sunny near Carneys Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penns Grove to Carneys Point?
The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
Oldmans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Penns Grove and 0.7 miles from Carneys Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.2 miles (2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Penns Grove and Partly Sunny near Carneys Point.
Stop Ideas Near Oldmans
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oldmans.
Wilmington station
Newark
30th Street Station
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penns Grove and Carneys Point. Straight-line distance: 1.27 mi (2.05 km).
#1 Penns Grove
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.7295600, -75.4679700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carneys Point
Census designated place in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 7,692 |
| Coordinates | 39.7112200, -75.4702000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-75.470207, 39.711292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.20 | $0.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.23 | $0.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.25 | $0.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.30 | $0.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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