Trip from Newark, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

77.7 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

Downtown Cherry Hill, NJ, NJ

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Trip Overview

Spanning 77.7 miles, this quick trip from Newark to Cherry Hill typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a simple day trip without needing to look for overnight accommodations. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on the New Jersey Turnpike, making this a highly efficient, highway-focused route within the Northeast. Budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance between these two New Jersey hubs. It is a straightforward, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, perfect for those prioritizing speed over scenic detours.

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

38.8 miles from Newark, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed experience, as 91% of this drive is spent on highways. The journey is dominated by a 66.5-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your travel. You will eventually transition off the main interstate to navigate via US 1 and Kaighns Avenue as you approach your destination in Cherry Hill. This is primarily an interstate grind rather than a leisurely scenic tour, so prepare for steady, consistent highway speeds. While the route lacks technical turns or winding backroads, the heavy reliance on major thoroughfares ensures a predictable and direct path for your vehicle.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Mulberry Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 77.7 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 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mulberry Street

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m 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 slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

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

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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 Along This Route

Between Newark, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

Njtp South: Trenton

5.4 mi in | ~11m

Njtp South: Camden

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via NJTP

Wilmington

55.5 mi in | ~1h 9m | via NJTP

Camden

72.3 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 66.5 mi 1h 17m
Kaighns Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
McCarter Highway 1.5 mi 3m
NJ 81 1.1 mi 2m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
Mulberry Street 0.7 mi 1m
NJ-73 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 510

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Market Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn right onto Mulberry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight right onto NJ 21

1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
Use the none lane.
4

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9
5

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the none lane.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
10

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

50 mi · 57 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the none lane.
15

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
Use the none lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
17

Merge onto NJ 38

2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
19

Turn right onto CR 644

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

CR 644

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the New Jersey Turnpike is wise, as congestion can fluctuate significantly throughout the day. Given the $13 fuel estimate, it is best to ensure your tank is at a comfortable level before merging onto the Turnpike to avoid unnecessary detours for gas. Use the final segments on US 1 and Kaighns Avenue to mentally prepare for local city driving once you exit the highway. Because the drive is under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest breaks unless you prefer a more relaxed pace.

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 38.8 miles from Newark, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 77.7 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 50m 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 21m

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 Newark, 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 Newark, NJ

This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newark, 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 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Newark, NJ · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

39 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Newark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

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

$12.86 one way

$25.71 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.07 $28.14
premium $4.92 $15.06 $30.11
diesel $5.64 $17.26 $34.52

Estimated Tolls: $9.31

New Jersey Turnpike (66.5 mi) $9.31

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.80 $3.11
EV Truck/SUV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Newark, NJ

Night in Newark on Sunday

Local time

9:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherry Hill, NJ

Night in Cherry Hill on Sunday

Local time

9:58 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

1 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 38m 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 Newark, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Kaighns Avenue, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Newark, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.86 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 16 significant decision points across 77.7 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 0.2 miles (Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newark, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.

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