How far is Pennsauken, NJ from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Pennsauken, NJ to Elmhurst, NY is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
97.69 mi
02h 12m
Flight
82.26 mi
132.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.69 mi
Kilometers
157.22 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Wed, Jul 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsauken
Wed, Jul 15, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsauken
2026-07-15T13:32
Arrive Elmhurst
Wed, Jul 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsauken
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Pennsauken
48.8 mi
01h 06m
To Elmhurst
48.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
101°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Patchy Smoke

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsauken and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsauken and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on North Crescent Boulevard

    42 m · 4 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    64 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merchantville Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Merchantville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    2878 ft · 1 min · Rogers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Goethals Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25

    822 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard

    43 m · 6 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 65th Place

    135 m · 16 sec · 65th Place

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    2840 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight left

    129 m · 16 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard

    1826 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard

    943 ft · 38 sec · Queens Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Grand Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsauken and Elmhurst.

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
63.4 mi · 65%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
8.26 mi · 8%
Staten Island Expressway
7.53 mi · 8%
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 6%
Church Road
1.91 mi · 2%
I 278
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

48.8 mi · 00h 56m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 06m from Pennsauken
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pennsauken and Patchy Smoke near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsauken to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Pennsauken and 48.9 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pennsauken and Patchy Smoke near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsauken and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 82.26 mi (132.39 km).

Pennsauken

#1 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)
End: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.19
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.10 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.95 $17.09 $34.18
Diesel $5.98 $20.63 $41.26

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 · Jul 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsauken and Elmhurst. The current time is 13:32:20.

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.