Origin
Newark, NJ
Night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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1h 38m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Newark, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp South: Trenton
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Camden
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Start on CR 510
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
Turn slight right onto NJ 21
Merge onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Continue on NJ 81
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ-73
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 38
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 644
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Newark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
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.
A short stop after about 77.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.86 one way
$25.71 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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