Traveling from Morristown to Cherry Hill is a straightforward 61.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Because this route is a quick, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeast locations. Navigating through New Jersey, you will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, Texas Road, and Kaighns Avenue to reach your destination. This trip serves as an efficient connection across the state, making it a practical choice for those who value speed and direct access over scenic detours. Whether you are heading south for business or a brief visit, the simplicity of the route allows for a stress-free travel experience.
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
30.9 miles from Morristown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as roughly 70% of your time will be spent on major highways. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the New Jersey Turnpike, where you will cover 38.8 miles of consistent driving. This stretch sets the pace for the trip, offering a predictable environment that contrasts with the final transition onto local roads like Texas Road and Kaighns Avenue. You will find that the personality of the drive shifts from a fast-paced interstate grind to more localized traffic as you approach Cherry Hill. Ultimately, the route is designed for utility, providing a focused driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal interference.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 38.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Texas Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 61.9 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: at 16.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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16.8 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
17.2 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
6
17.3 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
39.7 mi into trip|~56m 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
57 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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 Morristown, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi in|~28m
Njtp South: Trenton
17.2 mi in|~29m
Njtp South: Camden
39.7 mi in|~56m|via NJTP
Wilmington
39.7 mi in|~56m|via NJTP
Camden
56.5 mi in|~1h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
38.8 mi
44m
Texas Road
3.6 mi
6m
Kaighns Avenue
2.8 mi
4m
US Highway 9
2.5 mi
3m
Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi
3m
Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Cottrell Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
1
Start on Hallandale Drive
315 ft·19 sec·Hallandale Drive
2
Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue
0.2 mi·1 min·Balmoral Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 689
1.1 mi·2 min·Morristown Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 34
0.8 mi·1 min·NJ 34
5
Turn left onto CR 687
1.6 mi·3 min·Cottrell Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 516
0.6 mi·1 min·Old Bridge-Matawan Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward US 9 South: Freehold
8
Merge onto US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·10 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Texas Road
3.6 mi·6 min·Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Matchaponix Avenue
12
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi·2 min·Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft·12 sec·Buckelew Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 612
2.4 mi·3 min·Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi·25 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
25
Merge onto NJ 38
2.8 mi·4 min·Kaighns Avenue
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
27
Turn right onto CR 644
0.3 mi·27 sec·Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. However, be mindful that traffic patterns on the New Jersey Turnpike can vary significantly throughout the day, so checking live updates before you leave is a smart move. Because the journey takes less than an hour and a half, you likely won't need any formal stops, allowing you to complete the trip in one go. Keep your $10 fuel estimate in mind as a baseline, but consider topping off your tank before departing Morristown to avoid searching for stations during the highway portion. If you find yourself needing a break, utilize the designated service areas along the Turnpike to maintain your momentum.
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 30.9 miles from Morristown, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 61.9 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.9 miles or 46m 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 11m
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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 61.9 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morristown, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Morristown, NJ
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Morristown, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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...
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...
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 2.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.6
0
$6.50
$2.97
Efficient EV
15.5
0
$5.42
$2.48
EV Truck/SUV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
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 data refreshed 1 day ago
Origin
Morristown, NJ
Evening
in Morristown on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cherry Hill, NJ
Evening
in Cherry Hill on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph12% chanceLive 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
25 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 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morristown, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Texas Road, 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 30.9 miles from Morristown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.26 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 23 significant decision points across 61.9 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: at 16.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Morristown, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
