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Trip from Ocean City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

city in New Jersey, United States

Ocean City, NJ

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

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 24 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

8
11.3 mi into trip | ~16m in

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 38B Toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camd...
5
11.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | ACE / Atlantic City Expressway

Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.7 mi into trip | ~46m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 31 Toward SH 73: Winslow, Blue Anchor
5
47 mi into trip | ~59m in

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

Toward Walker Avenue, Berlin-Cross Keys Road
7
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway

Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

3.8 mi in | ~7m

Atlantic City Expressway Toll West

11.3 mi in | ~16m

Camden

11.3 mi in | ~16m

Sh 73: Winslow

35.7 mi in | ~46m

Blue Anchor

35.7 mi in | ~46m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Atlantic City Expressway — 24 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 9th Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on NJ 52

1.5 mi · 2 min · NJ 52
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on Laurel Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Laurel Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

201 ft · 4 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · this road
Toward GSP Toll North
6

Merge onto GSP

7.1 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 38B Toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto ACE

24 mi · 28 min · Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 31 Toward SH 73: Winslow, Blue Anchor Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto NJ 73; CR 561 Spur

4.1 mi · 4 min · Mays Landing Road
11

Continue on NJ 73; CR 561

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Cedarbrook Road
12

Continue on NJ 73; CR 561

3.3 mi · 3 min · North State Highway
13

Continue on NJ 73

2.8 mi · 3 min · Fredrick Street
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward Walker Avenue, Berlin-Cross Keys Road
15

Continue on CR 708

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walker Avenue
Toward Walker Avenue Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Continue on CR 561

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Haddon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on CR 561

1.2 mi · 1 min · Haddonfield Berlin Road
18

Continue on CR 561

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakeview Drive South
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on CR 561

3.1 mi · 5 min · Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on CR 561

1.4 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road
21

Continue on CR 561

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Potter Street
22

Continue on CR 561

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ellis Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on CR 561

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Haddon Avenue
24

Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto CR 644

1.4 mi · 2 min · Grove Street
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on CR 644

1.1 mi · 1 min · Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
27

Arrive at destination

CR 644

Where to Stop

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

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, PA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Northfield, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Collings Lakes, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Ocean City, 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

$9.75 one way

$19.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
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

Garden State Parkway (7.1 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ocean City, NJ

Morning in Ocean City on Saturday

Local time

7:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherry Hill, NJ

Morning in Cherry Hill on Saturday

Local time

7:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 18m 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 Ocean City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway, Mays Landing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Ocean City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.75 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 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.

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.

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.

How this page is built

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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