Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Morning in Cherry Hill on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Ocean City, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean City, NJ covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic City Expressway, NJ 73, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 59.1 miles, with most of the trip on Atlantic City Expressway and NJ 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.9 miles on Atlantic City Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
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
|
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
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Somers Point, Ocean 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 30
Toward Somers Point, Ocean City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherry Hill, NJ and Ocean City, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points, Mays Landing, Cape May and Somers Point.
Atlantic City
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
Wildwood
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
All Shore Points
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
Mays Landing
37.4 mi in
|
~49m
|
via ACE
Cape May
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Somers Point
54.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 23.9 mi | 28m |
| NJ 73 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Garden State Parkway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| MacArthur Boulevad | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| 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 Ocean 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
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 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 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
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 30
Toward Somers Point, Ocean City
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on West Laurel Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Laurel Drive
24
Continue on NJ 52
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on NJ 52
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
MacArthur Boulevad
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Cherry Hill, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ocean City, NJ
The final approach into Ocean City, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Garden State Parkway
(6.4 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Ocean City, NJ
Morning in Ocean City on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 Ocean City, NJ covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, NJ 73, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.80 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Ocean City, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points, Mays Landing, Cape May and Somers Point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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