How far is Philadelphia, PA from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Pennsauken, NJ is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
8.43 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.61 mi
9.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.61 mi
Kilometers
9.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.43 mi
Kilometers
13.56 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Mon, Jul 13, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Mon, Jul 13, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-07-13T22:37
Arrive Pennsauken
Mon, Jul 13, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Camden
NJ

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

From Philadelphia
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To Pennsauken
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1071 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Race Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Race Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    126 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Admiral Wilson Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Trenton

    1055 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Crescent Boulevard

    55 m · 7 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward US 130 North

    136 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto South Crescent Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Crescent Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    580 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Cove Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Crescent Boulevard

    2554 ft · 42 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Crescent Boulevard
2.73 mi · 32%
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
1.99 mi · 24%
I 676 East
1.77 mi · 21%
Race Street
0.71 mi · 8%
North Crescent Boulevard
0.48 mi · 6%
US 130 North
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Crescent Boulevard

Merge slight right onto South Crescent Boulevard

2.59 mi · 00h 04m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 07m from Philadelphia
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Philadelphia and 4.2 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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 Camden and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 3.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

30th Street Station

6 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

7 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

8 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

8 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 5.61 mi (9.03 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Pennsauken

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 Pennsylvania · Jul 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Pennsauken. The current time is 22:37:44.

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.