Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Morning in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Jefferson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Jefferson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.9-mile drive from Cherry Hill, NJ, to Jefferson, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 29 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The journey is recommended as a one-day trip, allowing ample time to enjoy the local scenery without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for a short, uncomplicated journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Crescent Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Bridgeton Pike | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mantua Pike | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Haddonfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Crown Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Crescent Boulevard
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Jefferson, NJ.
1
Start on CR 644
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Haddonfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden
3
Merge onto NJ 38
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 47; CR 551
390 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Hannevig Avenue
6
Continue on NJ 47; CR 551
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Hannevig Avenue
7
Continue on NJ 47; CR 551
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Crown Point Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
9
Continue on CR 551
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Broadway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
11
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Turn right onto Edith Avenue
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
Edith Avenue
13
Turn left onto NJ 45; CR 551
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
14
Continue on NJ 45
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mantua Pike
15
Continue on NJ 45
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridgeton Pike
16
Arrive at destination
NJ 45
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 38 West: Camden
Navigation decision point
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue
Merge onto NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
5
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NJ 47; CR 551 / South Hannevig Avenue
Enter roundabout onto NJ 47; CR 551 / South Hannevig Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 551 / Broadway
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 551 / Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Jefferson, NJ
Morning in Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 17.9 miles with a duration of about 29 minutes. Since there's a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles along South Crescent Boulevard. You'll be following main roads like Bridgeton Pike and Kaighns Avenue, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions typical of local thoroughfares. This drive offers a consistent local road experience without any high-speed highway segments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on South Crescent Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
145 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
164 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
145 ft
~17.9 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on South Crescent Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Jefferson, 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NJ 38 / Kaighns Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jefferson, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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