Origin
Penns Grove, NJ
Morning in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penns Grove, NJ to Milltown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Milltown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Milltown, NJ covers 12.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harding Highway, West Avenue, Wiley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on Harding Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 12.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harding Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
72 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
84 ft
Total Descent
23 ft
Highest Point
72 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
64 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near Avis Mill Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Milltown, NJ is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12.4 miles (Avis Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Avis Mill Road
Turn right onto Avis Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harding Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| West Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wiley Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Avis Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harding Highway
— 11.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove, NJ and Milltown, NJ.
1
Start on CR 675
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on NJ 48
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Harding Highway
3
Turn left onto US 40
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Wiley Road
4
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Harding Highway
5
Continue on US 40; NJ 45
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Harding Highway
6
Continue on US 40; NJ 45
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Avenue
7
Continue on US 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harding Highway
8
Turn right onto Avis Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Avis Mill Road
9
Arrive at destination
Avis Mill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Milltown, NJ
Morning in Milltown on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 Milltown, NJ covers 12.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harding Highway, West Avenue, Wiley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 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 $2.12 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 Penns Grove, NJ to Milltown, NJ is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 12.4 miles (Avis Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Penns Grove, NJ to Milltown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 72 ft elevation with about 84 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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