Road Trips from Cherry Hill, NJ
Looking for a quick escape from Cherry Hill? You've got a solid range of options, mostly centered around the northern half of the state. The majority of these trips are short, under two hours and mostly highway, making them great for day trips. You'll find several routes that put you within reach of national parks, perfect if you want to stretch your legs and explore some natural areas. The terrain is consistently flat, so you don't have to worry about challenging mountain drives.
Total Routes
15
Shortest
1.2h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
12 total in this range
Matawan, NJ
1h 24m62.2 mi one way
This drive to Matawan is one of your closest options for reaching national parkland, specifically Gateway National Recreation Area. It's a 1.4-hour trip, mostly highway, with a solid drive score of 9. If you're looking for a day trip that gets you close to significant natural and historical sites without a long haul, this is a strong contender.
Morris Plains, NJ
1h 51m80.3 mi one way
Bedminster, NJ
1h 32m65.9 mi one way
Bernardsville, NJ
1h 39m70.7 mi one way
South River, NJ
1h 13m54.1 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Rockaway, NJ
2h 4m91.3 mi one way
Emerson, NJ
2h 7m98.9 mi one way
Fairfield, NJ
2h 3m95.7 mi one way
This drive to Fairfield is one of the longer options, at 2.1 hours. It's primarily a highway route with a drive score of 7. The main draw here is proximity to Paterson Great Falls, Thomas Edison, and Morristown National Historical Parks, providing a day trip focused on historical sites.
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Matawan, NJ
1h 24m62.2 mi one way
Morris Plains, NJ
1h 51m80.3 mi one way
Bedminster, NJ
1h 32m65.9 mi one way
Bernardsville, NJ
1h 39m70.7 mi one way
Bedminster, NJ
1h 32m65.9 mi one way
Bernardsville, NJ
1h 39m70.7 mi one way
Rockaway, NJ
2h 4m91.3 mi one way
Emerson, NJ
2h 7m98.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for exploring the various national parks accessible from Cherry Hill. The flat terrain makes for pleasant walks.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer day trips to parks like Gateway National Recreation Area, taking advantage of the mostly highway routes.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives towards parks like Morristown National Historical Park, though the terrain remains consistently flat.
Winter
Winter drives are efficient on the highway routes, allowing for quick access to historical parks with minimal travel time.
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