Trip from Jersey City, NJ to Pennsauken, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

83.6 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 46m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pennsauken, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jersey City, NJ to Pennsauken, NJ covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, US 1 Truck, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.8 miles from Jersey City, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Jersey Turnpike	69 mi	1h 20m
US 1 Truck	3 mi	5m
US 1	2.1 mi	2m
Church Road	1.9 mi	2m
Kaighns Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
South Cove Road	0.9 mi	2m
NJ 73	0.7 mi	1m
NJ-73	0.6 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 69 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City, NJ and Pennsauken, NJ.

Start on Olean Avenue

316 ft · 15 sec · Olean Avenue

Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue

Turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

0.4 mi · 44 sec · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

Toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport

Merge onto US 1; US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 78

47 ft · 0 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto I 95

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec

Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

Merge onto NJ 38

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kaighns Avenue

Continue on CR 616

289 ft · 5 sec · Church Road

Toward Merchantville, Erlton, U and Left Turns

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 616

1.8 mi · 2 min · Church Road

Toward Merchantville

Continue on CR 616

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Cove Road

Turn left onto US 130

0.5 mi · 41 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

US 130

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 41.8 miles from Jersey City, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsauken, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jersey City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jersey City, NJ

This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Jersey City, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 69 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, NJ

42 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrence, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Jersey City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 45min in / 1h 1m to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2.5 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Best coffee break

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoboken, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Liberty Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

+12012001000

Visit website

Wild Child Play Space

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+19296146088

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 76.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck

Take the exit onto US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport,...

5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpi...

6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 73 North: Camden

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.97 one way

$27.94 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.67	$15.37	$30.75
premium	$5.01	$16.50	$32.99
diesel	$5.60	$18.43	$36.86

Estimated Tolls: $9.66

New Jersey Turnpike (69 mi) $9.66

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.1	$8.78	$4.01
Efficient EV	20.9	$7.32	$3.34
EV Truck/SUV	33.4	$11.70	$5.35

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Jersey City, NJ

Late night in Jersey City on Wednesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pennsauken, NJ

Late night in Pennsauken on Wednesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Lawrence, NJ

42 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

17 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

1h 45m 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?

83.6 mi in 1h 45m, mostly highway — 69 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 69 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 1 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 1 Truck; US 9 Truck): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

103 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

156 ft

Total Descent

124 ft

Highest Point

103 ft

~41.8 mi in

Elevation Range

94 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jersey City, NJ and Pennsauken, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike Toll

5.6 mi in | ~9m

Njtp South: Trenton

6.3 mi in | ~10m

Njtp South: Camden

59.6 mi in | ~1h 13m | via NJTP

Wilmington

59.6 mi in | ~1h 13m | via NJTP

Camden

76.5 mi in | ~1h 33m

About the Cities

Starting in Jersey City, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1609

Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City, and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”. Until the early 1600s, the area was inhabited by Lenape Indians. The Dutch then settled here as a part of the colony of New Amsterdam. It evolved into an industrial powerhouse, with railroads winding up and down the city (some of these lines are still used today). Although Jersey City declined in the 1960s, an upswing began in the 1980s, and the city was transformed into what it is today.

Top landmarks

• Holland Tunnel — road tunnel between Manhattan, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey in the Unite...
• Statue of Liberty National Monument — United States national monument
• Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal — former railroad terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey

Arriving in Pennsauken, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1892

Pennsauken is a township in Camden County, New Jersey.

Top landmarks

• Burrough-Dover House — historic house in Camden County, New Jersey

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.66 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pennsauken, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pennsauken, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

Elysian Cafe

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

Valenca Restaurant

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

Toscana

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

Elysian Cafe

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

James Fenimore Service Area

Love's Travel Stop

Joyce Kilmer

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

Thomas Edison Service Area

Grover Cleveland Service Area

Molly Pitcher Service Area

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Lincoln Park

Mana Contemporary

Independence Park

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

Bury the Hatchet

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

Liberty Science Center

Wild Child Play Space

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jersey City, NJ

Pennsauken, NJ

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 45m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Jersey City, NJ

Arriving in Pennsauken, NJ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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