Planning a trip from Livingston, NJ, to Cherry Hill, NJ? This 87.7-mile drive is easily manageable in a single day, taking about 1 hour and 54 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Essex Freeway, with 90% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15, making it an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Livingston, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.7 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 (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the 87.7 miles taking place on major roadways. You'll navigate primarily via the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Essex Freeway, experiencing a consistent flow of traffic for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a solid period of steady driving. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and speed, typical of interstates connecting urban and suburban areas within the Northeast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
24.9 mi into trip|~37m in|Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
25.2 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
25.8 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
82.9 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livingston, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
Orange
6.6 mi in|~10m
Gsp Toll South
9.1 mi in|~15m
Njtp
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Philadelphia
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Woodbridge
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Perth Amboy
24.9 mi in|~37m|via Exit 129
Njtp: New York City
25.2 mi in|~38m
Njtp South: Trenton
25.8 mi in|~39m
Njtp South: Camden
65.6 mi in|~1h 25m|via NJTP
Wilmington
65.6 mi in|~1h 25m|via NJTP
Camden
82.4 mi in|~1h 45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi
1h 4m
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi
18m
Essex Freeway
4.6 mi
6m
Kaighns Avenue
2.8 mi
4m
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi
3m
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 10
0.9 mi·1 min·East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi·1 min·Shrewsbury Drive
3
Continue on CR 634
0.4 mi·45 sec·Laurel Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge onto I 280
4.6 mi·6 min·Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 11AToward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East OrangeUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi·1 min·Freeway Drive East
8
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi·42 sec·South Oraton Parkway
9
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi·38 sec·Whittlesey Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Maybaum Avenue
11
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi·13 sec·Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi·33 sec·Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·18 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi·42 sec·Exit 129
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
39 mi·45 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
26
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
28
Merge onto NJ 38
2.8 mi·4 min·Kaighns Avenue
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
30
Turn right onto CR 644
0.3 mi·27 sec·Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 54-minute drive covering 87.7 miles, consider leaving early in the morning or later in the evening to bypass peak traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With 90% of the route on highways and an estimated fuel cost of just $15, you have plenty of flexibility. There are no specified stops, so plan your own breaks as needed. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for toll plazas, particularly on the New Jersey Turnpike, and consider an E-ZPass for a smoother experience.
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 43.9 miles from Livingston, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Hill, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Livingston, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Livingston, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Livingston, NJ
· 1h into the drive
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Livingston, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cherry Hill, NJ
The final approach into Cherry Hill, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 12.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.67
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Livingston, NJ
Night
in Livingston on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cherry Hill, NJ
Night
in Cherry Hill on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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 54m 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 Livingston, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Essex Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Livingston, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.54 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 87.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Livingston, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
