Origin
Penns Grove, NJ
Morning in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penns Grove, NJ to Salem, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Salem, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Penns Grove, NJ to Salem, NJ covers 13 miles and takes about 17m 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 turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on North Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 13 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
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 0.3 miles in near US 130 / South Virginia Avenue.
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 Salem, NJ is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| South Broadway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Shell Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Virginia Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 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 Salem, 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
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Broadway
11
Arrive at destination
1 ft
·
0 sec
·
NJ 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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 · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Salem, NJ
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
8:35 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
17m 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 Salem, NJ covers 13 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway, South Broadway, Shell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 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 $2.16 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 Salem, NJ is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Penns Grove, NJ to Salem, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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