Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Evening in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Margate City, NJ
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Quang Vuong
Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Cherry Hill to the shore, this 55.3-mile trip is an ideal day excursion. You can expect to reach Margate City in approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it highly accessible for a spontaneous beach day. The route primarily utilizes the Atlantic City Expressway, NJ 73, and Haddonfield-Berlin Road to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting about $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping your travel costs low. Because the total duration is quite short, you will not need to plan for any overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical transit that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.
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 Cherry Hill, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 65% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Atlantic City Expressway, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.9 miles. While the route begins with local connections like Haddonfield-Berlin Road and NJ 73, the character shifts quickly to the faster pace of the expressway. You should anticipate a functional, no-nonsense drive that moves you efficiently between the suburbs and the coast. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel as you transition from local surface streets onto the primary highway corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 55.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue
Turn left onto CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
8
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Towns Along This Route
Between Cherry Hill, NJ and Margate City, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points, Mays Landing, Ocean City and Cape May - among others.
Atlantic City
23.1 mi in
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~32m
Wildwood
23.1 mi in
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~32m
All Shore Points
23.1 mi in
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~32m
Mays Landing
37.4 mi in
|
~49m
|
via ACE
Ocean City
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Cape May
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Cr 563: Northfield
48.9 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 23.9 mi | 28m |
| NJ 73 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Tilton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Drive North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 23.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Margate City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 644
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddonfield Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 644
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Haddonfield Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CR 644
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Haddon Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 561
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellis Street
7
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Potter Street
8
Continue on CR 561
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Road
9
Continue on CR 561
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CR 561
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 561
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeview Drive North
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 561
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddonfield Berlin Road
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on CR 561
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 561
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Avenue
15
Merge onto NJ 73
11 mi
·
13 min
·
NJ 73
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City Expressway, Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points
17
Merge onto ACE
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on ACE
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Exit 17
Toward DE 50: Egg Harbor, Mays Landing
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
21
Merge onto GSP
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 36
Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CR 563
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Mill Road
25
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
26
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
27
Continue on CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
Use the none lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ventnor Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
CR 629; OD
Trip Plan
Because this is a short trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart outside of typical rush hour windows to ensure you maintain that 1-hour and 14-minute travel time. Since the entire journey covers only 55.3 miles, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as the expressway portion will be your most consistent fuel-burning stretch. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic patterns on the Atlantic City Expressway before you leave, as this primary artery is the key to maintaining your pace.
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 27.7 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 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 55.3 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 38m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Margate City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cherry Hill, 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 Cherry Hill, NJ
This is one driving day of about 55.3 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Atlantic City Expressway for about 23.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Cherry Hill, NJ · 38m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Margate City, NJ
The final approach into Margate City, 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 Margate City, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Garden State Parkway
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
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
$9
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 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 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Margate City, NJ
Evening in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Margate City, NJ covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, NJ 73, Haddonfield-Berlin Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 55.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cherry Hill, NJ and Margate City, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points, Mays Landing, Ocean City and Cape May - among others.
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