How far is Trenton, NJ from Penns Grove, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Penns Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Penns Grove.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
2925 ft · 1 min · Arena Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Bordentown
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Harding Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway
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Continue on 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 Trenton and Penns Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Penns Grove?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Trenton and 30.8 miles from Penns Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Partly Sunny near Penns Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Pennsauken, NJ
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Penns Grove. Straight-line distance: 51.07 mi (82.19 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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