Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Cherry Hill on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Asbury Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Jersey Expressway, I 295, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| I 295 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| NJ 138 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 195 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Exit 60 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 33.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Asbury Park, NJ.
1
Start on CR 644
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haddonfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly
3
Merge onto NJ 38
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 295
19 mi
·
22 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Exit 60
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
8
Merge onto I 195
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 138
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 138
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Merge onto NJ 35
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
13
Turn left onto NJ 71
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto CR 16
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Asbury Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 27.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 North
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
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.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 195 East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East toward I 195 East: Belmar
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.32 one way
$22.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Asbury Park, NJ
Afternoon in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
34 mi in
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
19 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 25m 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?
68.3 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 33.6 mi of that is on Central Jersey Expressway.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
Belmar
26.4 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Exit 60
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Asbury Park, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Asbury Park, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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