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Trip from Middlesex, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in New Jersey, USA

Middlesex, NJ

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township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Trip Overview

Embark on a relatively short 64.2-mile journey from Middlesex, NJ, to Cherry Hill, NJ, which should take about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This drive is entirely within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local excursion. With no highway driving involved, expect a more connected feel to the towns you pass through. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $11, and it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. This route offers a direct path with no significant detours needed, ideal for a quick relocation or visit.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is characterized by a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections rather than high-speed highways. With a 0% highway share, you'll experience a consistent pace throughout the 64.2 miles, staying close to the local landscape. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, making frequent adjustments on roads like Lincoln Boulevard, Cedar Avenue, and Possumtown Road. This type of drive keeps you in touch with the community and surroundings, offering a more immersive local experience.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 48.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Hoes Lane. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
9.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpik...
8
10.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right 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 straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
10.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
42 mi into trip | ~52m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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 Middlesex, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp Toll

9.7 mi in | ~13m

Njtp South: Trenton

10.1 mi in | ~15m

Njtp South: Camden

42 mi in | ~52m | via NJTP

Wilmington

42 mi in | ~52m | via NJTP

Camden

58.7 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 48.2 mi 55m
Hoes Lane 6 mi 7m
Kaighns Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
Possumtown Road 1.3 mi 2m
State Route 18 1.2 mi 2m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
NJ-73 0.6 mi <1m
Lincoln Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 48.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.

1

Start on Mountain Avenue

64 ft · 8 sec · Mountain Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 607

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Cedar Avenue
4

Continue on Possumtown Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 18

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Centennial Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto NJ 18

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Old New Brunswick Road
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on NJ 18

6.0 mi · 7 min · Hoes Lane
8

Continue on NJ 18; CR 527

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

225 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

31 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
19

Merge onto NJ 38

2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
21

Turn right onto CR 644

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Arrive at destination

CR 644

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Middlesex, NJ · 40m into the drive

township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Windsor, NJ

32 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

Old Bridge, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Middlesex, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.63 one way

$21.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.64 $23.28
premium $4.93 $12.43 $24.86
diesel $5.61 $14.15 $28.30

Estimated Tolls: $6.75

New Jersey Turnpike (48.2 mi) $6.75

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$7

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.73 $3.08
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Middlesex, NJ

Evening in Middlesex on Thursday

Local time

8:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherry Hill, NJ

Evening in Cherry Hill on Thursday

Local time

8:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

West Windsor, NJ

32 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

4 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 20m 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 Middlesex, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Hoes Lane, 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 32 miles from Middlesex, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.63 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 64.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middlesex, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

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