Origin
Penns Grove, NJ
Night in Penns Grove on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penns Grove, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 27 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 295, South Broadway, Harding Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on I 295. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 27 miles, with most of the trip on I 295 and South Broadway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.1 miles on I 295.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and South Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 295.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 130
Take the exit onto US 130 toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
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 23
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward I 295 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 South
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
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 Penns Grove, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gloucester along the way.
Gloucester
21.2 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 130
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| South Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Harding Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Crown Point Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| New Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 130 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 675
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on NJ 48
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North
4
Merge onto I 295
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 130
Exit 23
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 130
Toward I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 130
Toward I 295 South
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 130
Toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
9
Merge onto US 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
10
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Station Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 551
225 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Broadway
13
Continue on CR 551
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Broadway
14
Continue on CR 551
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
15
Continue on CR 551
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Turnpike
16
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Broadway Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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
Camden, NJ
Night in Camden on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Penns Grove, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 27 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 295, South Broadway, Harding Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Penns Grove, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (US 130): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles (US 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gloucester along the way.
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