Origin
Atlantic City, NJ
Late night in Atlantic City on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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1h 12m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
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Atlantic City, NJ
Yura Forrat
Cherry Hill, NJ
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If you are planning to head inland from the coast, this 55.4-mile trip from Atlantic City to Cherry Hill is a straightforward journey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 12 minutes on the road, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With fuel costs estimated at just $9, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate across the Northeast region of New Jersey. The route relies on a combination of the Atlantic City Expressway, Mays Landing Road, and North State Highway. Because the entire drive is compact and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.7 miles from Atlantic City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from the coastal area toward the suburbs of Cherry Hill. With a highway share of 56%, the route balances faster interstate speeds with the more measured pace of local roads. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 31.2 miles on the Atlantic City Expressway, which allows you to clear the initial coastal traffic quickly. As you shift onto Mays Landing Road and North State Highway, the character of the drive changes from a high-speed transit to a more localized transit experience. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SH 73: Winslow, Blue Anchor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Walker Avenue, Berlin-Cross Keys Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 644 / Grove Street
Lane positioning matters here
Between Atlantic City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 73: Winslow and Blue Anchor.
Sh 73: Winslow
Blue Anchor
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 31.2 mi | 38m |
| Mays Landing Road | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North State Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Fredrick Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Grove Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Drive South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Start on OD
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
Continue on ACE
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561
Continue on NJ 73
Take the exit
Continue on CR 708
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573
Turn left onto CR 644
Continue on CR 644
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever it suits your plans without needing to worry about extensive rest breaks. I recommend checking traffic patterns on the Atlantic City Expressway before you head out, as highway volume can fluctuate significantly. Because the drive is only about 72 minutes long, you will not need to plan for mid-trip fuel stops, keeping your transit time minimal. Keep in mind that the transition from the expressway to state highways requires staying alert for changing speed limits. Taking advantage of the morning or mid-day hours often provides the smoothest ride across these 55.4 miles.
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.
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 55.4 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Hill, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Atlantic City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atlantic City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 55.4 miles and 1h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Atlantic City, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 55.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Atlantic City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cherry Hill, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cherry Hill, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.17 one way
$18.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Atlantic City on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Cherry Hill on Monday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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