Origin
Atlantic City, NJ
Night in Atlantic City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 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.
Atlantic City, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Cherry Hill, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
If you are planning to head inland from the coast, this 55.4-mile trip from Atlantic City to Cherry Hill is a straightforward journey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 12 minutes on the road, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With fuel costs estimated at just $9, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate across the Northeast region of New Jersey. The route relies on a combination of the Atlantic City Expressway, Mays Landing Road, and North State Highway. Because the entire drive is compact and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 31.2 mi | 38m |
| 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 |
| Grove Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Drive South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Start on OD
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
Continue on 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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Atlantic City, 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 0.8 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
Turn left onto CR 644 / Grove Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Atlantic City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Cherry Hill on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 mixed driving experience as you transition from the coastal area toward the suburbs of Cherry Hill. With a highway share of 56%, the route balances faster interstate speeds with the more measured pace of local roads. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 31.2 miles on the Atlantic City Expressway, which allows you to clear the initial coastal traffic quickly. As you shift onto Mays Landing Road and North State Highway, the character of the drive changes from a high-speed transit to a more localized transit experience. It is a practical, functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 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 55.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Atlantic City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Sh 73: Winslow and Blue Anchor.
Sh 73: Winslow
Blue Anchor
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Atlantic City, NJ or browse trips ending in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.