Origin
Alloway, NJ
Late night in Alloway on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alloway, NJ
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Penns Grove, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ covers 19.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Greenwich Street, West Main Street, Quinton Alloway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Alloway, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Greenwich Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Greenwich Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quinton Alloway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Greenwich Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alloway, NJ and Penns Grove, NJ.
1
Start on the route
7 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South Greenwich Street
108 ft
·
7 sec
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South Greenwich Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn straight onto Quinton Alloway Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Quinton Alloway Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Quinton Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Quinton Road
6
Continue on East Broadway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway
7
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Front Street
8
Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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South Broadway
9
Continue on Broadway Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Broadway Road
10
Continue on South Broadway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Broadway
11
Continue on Shell Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Shell Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shell Road
164 ft
·
3 sec
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Shell Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Shell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shell Road
14
Continue on South Virginia Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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South Virginia Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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East Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.7 miles from Alloway, NJ, or about 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.4 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penns Grove, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alloway, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alloway, NJ
This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alloway, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Alloway, NJ · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Alloway, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Penns Grove, NJ
The final approach into Penns Grove, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Penns Grove, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Penns Grove, NJ
Late night in Penns Grove on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ covers 19.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Greenwich Street, West Main Street, Quinton Alloway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Alloway, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alloway, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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