Origin
Ocean City, NJ
Morning in Ocean City on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean City, NJ
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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The drive from Ocean City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway, Mays Landing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Ocean City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 around 11.3 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden, Sh 73: Winslow and Blue Anchor.
Gsp Toll North
Atlantic City Expressway Toll West
Camden
Sh 73: Winslow
Blue Anchor
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 24 mi | 28m |
| Garden State Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| East 9th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| NJ 52 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Start on East 9th Street
Continue on NJ 52
Continue on Laurel Drive
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto ACE
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561
Continue on NJ 73; CR 561
Continue on NJ 73
Take the exit
Continue on CR 708
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Continue on CR 561
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573
Turn left onto CR 644
Continue on CR 644
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Ocean City, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Ocean City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Ocean City on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Cherry Hill on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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