Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
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Penns Grove, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ covers 26.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, US 130, North Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| US 130 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| North Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Harding Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Penns Grove, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Continue on CR 551
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
3
Continue on CR 551
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Broadway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 130
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
New Broadway
5
Continue on US 130
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New Broadway
6
Continue on US 130
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto US 130
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
8
Take the exit onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 130
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto NJ 48
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Highway
13
Continue on CR 675
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 675
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 130 / New Broadway
Enter roundabout onto US 130 / New Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 130
Take the exit onto US 130 toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge,...
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward NJ 48: Woodstown, Penns Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.5 mi in 34m, mostly highway — 9.6 mi of that is on I 295.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 130. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 130 / New Broadway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 130 / New Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Delaware along the way.
Delaware
5.4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 130
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on I 295. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Penns Grove, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 130 / New Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.4 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penns Grove, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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