Origin
Absecon, NJ
Late night in Absecon on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
Cherry Hill, NJ
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This 55.6-mile drive from Absecon to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking about an hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Shore Road and East White Horse Pike, with no significant highway time. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9. This route offers a straightforward local experience within the Northeast region, making it a convenient option for a short excursion. Given its brief duration, it's easily manageable without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| East White Horse Pike | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| 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 |
| Leipzig Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Start on East Faunce Landing Road
Turn left onto NJ 157
Take the ramp
Turn right onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn sharp left onto CR 563
Turn slight right onto CR 670
Continue on CR 670
Take the ramp
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Absecon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 30 / Absecon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Absecon on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Cherry Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 55.6-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily through towns and residential areas on roads like Shore Road and Absecon Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a factor here, as the route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in speed limits. This type of driving requires your full attention, as you'll be interacting with local traffic and intersections for the majority of the hour-long trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 30 / Absecon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Absecon, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Philadelphia, Camden, Sh 73: Winslow and Blue Anchor.
Philadelphia
Camden
Sh 73: Winslow
Blue Anchor
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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