Origin
Penns Grove, NJ
Afternoon in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penns Grove, NJ to Alloway, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
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.
Penns Grove, NJ
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Alloway, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Alloway, NJ covers 19.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, South Broadway, Shell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on North Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| South Broadway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Shell Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Quinton Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Quinton Alloway Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South Virginia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broadway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove, NJ and Alloway, NJ.
1
Start on CR 675
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 130
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Virginia Avenue
3
Continue on US 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shell Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 130
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Shell Road
5
Continue on US 130
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shell Road
6
Continue on US 130
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway
7
Continue on NJ 49
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway Road
8
Continue on NJ 49
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
9
Continue on NJ 49
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Front Street
10
Turn left onto NJ 49
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
11
Continue on NJ 49
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Quinton Road
12
Turn left onto CR 581
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Quinton Alloway Road
13
Turn straight onto CR 581
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto CR 540
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Greenwich Street
15
Turn right
6 ft
·
0 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 130 / South Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto US 130 / South Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 130 / Shell Road
Enter roundabout onto US 130 / Shell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NJ 49 / West Broadway
Turn left onto NJ 49 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 581 / Quinton Alloway Road
Turn left onto CR 581 / Quinton Alloway Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Alloway, NJ
Afternoon in Alloway on Saturday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
26m 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?
19.4 mi in 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on North Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 130 / South Virginia Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 130 / South Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 130 / Shell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.5 miles (NJ 49 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on North Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (US 130 / South Virginia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 130 / Shell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.5 miles (NJ 49 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alloway, 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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