Origin
Salem, NJ
Afternoon in Salem on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, 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
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.
Salem, NJ
David Kanigan
Penns Grove, NJ
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Trip Overview
Salem, NJ to Penns Grove, NJ is 13 miles and takes about 17 minutes via South Broadway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief length and local road focus, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or an addition to a larger itinerary. You won't encounter any major highways on this route, so anticipate a straightforward, town-to-town journey. It's a practical option for local travel without needing much planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| 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:
South Broadway
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NJ and Penns Grove, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 49
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Broadway
2
Turn right onto NJ 49
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Front Street
3
Continue on NJ 49
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
4
Continue on NJ 49
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway Road
5
Continue on NJ 49
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Broadway
6
Continue on US 130
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shell Road
7
Enter roundabout onto US 130
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shell Road
8
Continue on US 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shell Road
9
Continue on US 130
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Virginia Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 675
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
CR 675
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 49 / Front Street
Turn right onto NJ 49 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 130 / Shell Road
Enter roundabout onto US 130 / Shell Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 675 / East Main Street
Turn left onto CR 675 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
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
Penns Grove, NJ
Afternoon in Penns Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:49 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through familiar streets rather than open highways. With a 0% highway share, expect a consistent pace that involves frequent turns and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.5 miles on South Broadway. The route primarily utilizes South Broadway, Shell Road, and South Virginia Avenue, offering a consistent local road experience from start to finish. You'll get a feel for the local landscape as you make your way across town.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on South Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.5 miles in near NJ 49 / Front Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Salem, NJ to Penns Grove, 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 0.5 miles (NJ 49 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 130 / Shell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (CR 675 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on South 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 0.5 miles (NJ 49 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 130 / Shell Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.7 miles (CR 675 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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