Origin
Margate City, NJ
Evening in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Cherry Hill, NJ
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from the Jersey Shore to the suburbs of Philadelphia, this 54-mile trek between Margate City and Cherry Hill is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical route for a weekend excursion or a simple change of scenery. You will travel entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning from the coastal atmosphere of Margate City toward the more residential, commercial hub of Cherry Hill. Because the trip is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
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 miles from Margate City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions through varying road types as you head inland. You will spend about 40% of your journey on highways, specifically utilizing the Atlantic City Expressway for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.5 miles. Outside of that expressway segment, the route relies on local connectors like Tilton Road and Mays Landing Road to navigate the geography. This combination of high-speed highway travel and lower-speed local roads keeps the drive engaging without feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. You will find that the character of the road shifts noticeably as you move away from the shore and transition into the inland traffic patterns near Cherry Hill.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 54 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: near the start (CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue
Turn right onto CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
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~15m in
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ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
30.8 mi into trip
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~40m in
Take the exit toward SH 73: Winslow, Blue Anchor
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 31
Toward SH 73: Winslow, Blue Anchor
5
42.2 mi into trip
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~54m in
Take the exit toward Walker Avenue, Berlin-Cross Keys Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Walker Avenue, Berlin-Cross Keys Road
7
51.3 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Margate City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Ace Toll West: Philadelphia, Sh 73: Winslow and Blue Anchor.
Ace Toll West: Philadelphia
8.9 mi in
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~14m
Sh 73: Winslow
30.8 mi in
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~40m
Blue Anchor
30.8 mi in
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~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 21.5 mi | 25m |
| Tilton Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Mays Landing Road | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North State Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Fredrick Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 21.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
1
Start on CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
3 sec
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Ventnor Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Jerome Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Downbeach Express
4
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Margate Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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East Mill Road
6
Turn slight right onto CR 563
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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Tilton Road
Use the slight right / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Black Horse Pike
8
Turn right onto CR 563
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Uibel Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 563
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Tilton Road
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 646
84 ft
·
8 sec
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Delilah Road
11
Continue on CR 646
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Delilah Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
13
Merge onto ACE
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 31
Toward SH 73: Winslow, Blue Anchor
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mays Landing Road
16
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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New Cedarbrook Road
17
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Highway
18
Continue on NJ 73
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fredrick Street
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Walker Avenue, Berlin-Cross Keys Road
20
Continue on CR 708
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Avenue
Toward Walker Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on CR 561
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Haddon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CR 561
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddonfield Berlin Road
23
Continue on CR 561
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeview Drive South
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on CR 561
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on CR 561
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Road
26
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Potter Street
27
Continue on CR 561
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ellis Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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South Haddon Avenue
29
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto CR 644
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Grove Street
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on CR 644
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 13-minute trip, you have the luxury of departing whenever it suits you best without worrying about long-haul fatigue. While there are no formal stops planned into this 54-mile route, keeping a light snack and water in the car is always a smart move. Because the journey is quick, you might consider timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours on the Atlantic City Expressway to ensure a smooth transition between the coast and your destination. Remember that your fuel costs will stay right around the $9 mark, so you can easily budget for the trip without surprises. Use the flexibility of this short drive to spend more time at your destination rather than worrying about mid-trip rest stops.
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 miles from Margate City, NJ, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 54 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27 miles or 36m 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
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 Margate City, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Margate City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 54 miles and 1h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Margate City, 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 21.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Margate City, NJ · 36m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Margate City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cherry Hill, 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
$8.94 one way
$17.87 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.00 | $23.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 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 | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
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
Cherry Hill, NJ
Evening in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 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 13m 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 Margate City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, Tilton Road, Mays Landing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Margate City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.94 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 15 significant decision points across 54 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: near the start (CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Margate City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Ace Toll West: Philadelphia, Sh 73: Winslow and Blue Anchor.
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