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Trip from West Milford, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

119.6 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

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Downtown West Milford, NJ, NJ

West Milford, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Cherry Hill, NJ, NJ

Cherry Hill, NJ

Quang Vuong

Trip Overview

The drive from West Milford, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

59.8 miles from West Milford, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 119.6 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near CR 513.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 119.6 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 7.5 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

7
7.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | CR 513

At end of road, turn left onto CR 513

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | NJ 23

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
36.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
7
114.8 mi into trip | ~2h 20m 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 West Milford, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack and Training Facility - among others.

Clifton

24.1 mi in | ~31m

Rutherford

35.4 mi in | ~44m

American Dream

35.4 mi in | ~44m

Stadium

35.4 mi in | ~44m

Racetrack

35.4 mi in | ~44m

Training Facility

35.4 mi in | ~44m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

35.7 mi in | ~45m

Njtp South: Newark

36.2 mi in | ~46m

Njtp South: Camden

97.4 mi in | ~2h | via NJTP

Wilmington

97.4 mi in | ~2h | via NJTP

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 60.9 mi 1h 13m
New Jersey Turnpike 16.8 mi 19m
NJ 23 16.6 mi 19m
NJ 3 7.2 mi 8m
Union Valley Road 7.1 mi 10m
US 46 3.7 mi 4m
Kaighns Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 60.9 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto CR 513

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Union Valley Road
3

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 513

6.7 mi · 9 min · Union Valley Road
4

Take the ramp onto CR 513

179 ft · 5 sec · CR 513
5

Continue on NJ 23; CR 513

0.2 mi · 15 sec · NJ 23; CR 513
6

Take the exit onto CR 513

0.1 mi · 22 sec · CR 513
7

At end of road, turn left onto CR 513

0.1 mi · 27 sec · CR 513
Use the left lane.
8

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 23; CR 513

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 23; CR 513
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23

6.2 mi · 7 min · NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

297 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
12

Merge onto US 46

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 46
13

Continue on US 46

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn slight left onto NJ 3

7.2 mi · 8 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
17

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP

55 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
23

Keep slight right at fork

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

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
27

Merge onto NJ 38

2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
28

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
29

Turn right onto CR 644

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
30

Arrive at destination

CR 644

Trip Plan

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 59.8 miles from West Milford, NJ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

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 West Milford, 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 West Milford, NJ

This is one driving day of about 119.6 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Milford, 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 Western Spur for about 60.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.8 mi from West Milford, NJ · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from West Milford, 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 Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 24.7
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $10 near mile 28.9
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 45.4
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 24.7
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $10 near mile 8.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.79 one way

$39.58 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $21.66 $43.31
premium $4.92 $23.18 $46.35
diesel $5.64 $26.57 $53.14

Estimated Tolls: $10.89

New Jersey Turnpike (77.7 mi) $10.89

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

$20

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

West Milford, NJ

Morning in West Milford on Monday

Local time

10:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherry Hill, NJ

Morning in Cherry Hill on Monday

Local time

10:16 AM

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

5 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

2h 29m 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 West Milford, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ covers 119.6 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from West Milford, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.79 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 119.6 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 7.5 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Milford, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Clifton, Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack and Training Facility - among others.

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