How far is Salem, NJ from Penns Grove, NJ?
The driving distance from Salem, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Penns Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Penns Grove.
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Start on West Broadway
2860 ft · 43 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Front Street
1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street
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Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Road
1595 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Road
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Continue on South Broadway
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Shell Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shell Road
50 m · 3 sec · Shell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Shell Road
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Continue on South Virginia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1699 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Penns Grove.
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 Broadway
Continue on South Broadway
5.84 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Penns Grove?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Pennsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Salem and 6.5 miles from Penns Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Penns Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pennsville.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.9 mi (17.54 km).
#1 Salem
City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5717800, -75.4671400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penns Grove
Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.7295600, -75.4679700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penns Grove (-75.46797, 39.72956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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