Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Middletown, NJ
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The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tuckahoe Road, NJ 73, Mays Landing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Tuckahoe Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe Road | 18.8 mi | 28m |
| NJ 73 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Mays Landing Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| 12th Street | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
Start on CR 644
Continue on CR 644
Continue on CR 644
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644
Turn left onto CR 561
Turn left onto 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
Continue on CR 561
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561 Spur
Turn right onto NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Turn left onto US 40; CR 557
Turn right onto CR 557
Turn slight left onto CR 557
Continue on NJ 50
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto CR 644 / Haddonfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 557 / Cumberland Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
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
Afternoon in Cherry Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
54.2 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 644 / Haddonfield Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CR 644 / Haddonfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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