Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Late night in Cherry Hill on Saturday
Local time
3:24 AM
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 highway-focused drive. 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.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 68.3 miles, with most of the trip on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Cherry Hill, NJ · 43m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Asbury Park, NJ
The final approach into Asbury Park, 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
$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
Late night in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
3:24 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, I 295, Kaighns Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 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 $11.32 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Cherry Hill, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Belmar along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
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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