Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Cherry Hill on Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
87.8 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Livingston, NJ covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 38 East, Kaighns Avenue, NJ 73 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.56 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
43.9 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 87.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Livingston, NJ is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Livingston, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 38 East | — | — |
| Kaighns Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 73 South | — | — |
| NJTP | — | — |
| NJTP North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
| GSP North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Livingston, NJ.
Start on Haddonfield Road
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly
Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Avenue South
Turn straight onto Laurel Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Shrewsbury Drive
Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livingston, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cherry Hill, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cherry Hill, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Cherry Hill, NJ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Livingston, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.56 one way
$29.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Cherry Hill on Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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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