How far is Penns Grove, NJ from Elmer, NJ?
The driving distance from Penns Grove, NJ to Elmer, NJ is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penns Grove and Elmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove and Elmer.
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Start on East Main Street
1699 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Harding Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway
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Turn left onto Wiley Road
2320 ft · 45 sec · Wiley Road
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Continue on Harding Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway
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Continue on Harding Highway
1076 ft · 14 sec · Harding Highway
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Continue on West Avenue
2332 ft · 32 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Harding Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Harding Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pole Tavern Circle
36 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Exit the rotary onto Chestnut Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penns Grove and Elmer.
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.
Harding Highway
Continue on Harding Highway
5.84 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Penns Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Elmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penns Grove to Elmer?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.6 miles from Penns Grove and 9.6 miles from Elmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Penns Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Elmer.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstown.
Wilmington station
Lindenwold
30th Street Station
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penns Grove and Elmer. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 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 Elmer
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,312 |
| Coordinates | 39.5951100, -75.1701800 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmer (-75.17018, 39.59511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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