How far is West Caldwell, NJ from Pennsauken, NJ?

The driving distance from West Caldwell, NJ to Pennsauken, NJ is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
92.44 mi
02h 00m
Flight
72.94 mi
117.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.94 mi
Kilometers
117.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.77 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsauken
Tue, May 26, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in West Caldwell
Tue, May 26, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Caldwell
2026-05-26T13:41
Arrive Pennsauken
Tue, May 26, 3:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Caldwell
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From West Caldwell
46.2 mi
01h 00m
To Pennsauken
46.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Caldwell and Pennsauken.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 27 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

    999 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kaighns Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Church Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Church Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Cove Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cove Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Crescent Boulevard

    2554 ft · 42 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 60%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 14%
Essex Freeway
6.93 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
Passaic Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
01h 00m from West Caldwell
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsauken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Caldwell to Pennsauken?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from West Caldwell and 46.2 miles from Pennsauken.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Caldwell and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsauken.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamesburg, 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 Jamesburg.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Caldwell and Pennsauken. Straight-line distance: 72.94 mi (117.38 km).

West Caldwell

#1 West Caldwell

Township of New Jersey

Population10,828
Coordinates40.8409329, -74.3018154
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Pennsauken

#2 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: West Caldwell (-74.301815, 40.840933)
End: Pennsauken (-75.05795, 39.95622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between West Caldwell and Pennsauken. The current time is 13:41:21.

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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.