Cherry Hill, NJ to Harrison, NJ is 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a short day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a bit over an hour and a half of driving time, keeping the fuel cost in mind.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
69.5 mi
1h 21m
Kaighns Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
<1m
Wilson Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
NJ-73
0.5 mi
<1m
US 1-9 Tolls
0.4 mi
<1m
Jackson Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Harrison, NJ.
1
Start on CR 644
0.1 mi·16 sec·Haddonfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly
3
Merge onto NJ 38
2.5 mi·4 min·Kaighns Avenue
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·46 sec
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
5
Merge onto NJ-73
0.5 mi·49 sec·NJ-73
6
Continue on NJ 73
0.7 mi·46 sec·NJ 73
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 14-14CToward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland TunnelUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 14Toward I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark AirportUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 1-9 Tolls
0.4 mi·43 sec·US 1-9 Tolls
14
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 1; US 9
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward Delancy Street, NewarkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Delancey Street
374 ft·12 sec·Delancey Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto Stockton Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Stockton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Merchant Street
73 ft·9 sec·Merchant Street
20
Turn left onto Ferry Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Ferry Street
21
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
22
Continue on CR 697
0.9 mi·1 min·Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto CR 508
22 ft·0 sec·Harrison Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
CR 508
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Cherry Hill in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest traffic associated with the New Jersey Turnpike. With only 79.1 miles and a low fuel cost of around $13, you won't need to worry about frequent stops. The longest stretch is on the Turnpike, so be prepared for that continuous highway segment before reaching Harrison.
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 39.6 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrison, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cherry Hill, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cherry Hill, NJ
This is one driving day of about 79.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 76.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
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 14-14C
Toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Hollan...
9
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
8
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Delancy Street, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Delancy Street, Newark
7
76.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|Delancey Street
Turn left onto Delancey Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.11 one way
$26.23 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.36
$28.73
premium
$4.93
$15.34
$30.68
diesel
$5.61
$17.46
$34.93
Estimated Tolls: $9.73
New Jersey Turnpike
(69.5 mi)$9.73
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
$13
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.7
0
$8.31
$3.80
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.92
$3.16
EV Truck/SUV
31.6
0
$11.07
$5.06
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Morning
in Cherry Hill on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harrison, NJ
Morning
in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
West Windsor, NJ
40 mi in
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 79.1
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 73.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 90% of the route on major roadways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, with a single stretch of 69.5 miles on this highway. After the extensive highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Kaighns Avenue and Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard. Expect dense exits and frequent merging as you navigate the urban and suburban areas.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Kaighns Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherry Hill, NJ and Harrison, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 79.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.73 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harrison, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrison, NJ before heading back.
