Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Late night in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Manalapan, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Manalapan, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 44.5-mile drive from Cherry Hill, NJ, to Manalapan, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can be completed in about 56 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, this route is focused on efficient travel, making it ideal for a quick journey between these two points within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it's an economical option for getting from point A to point B. The majority of your travel, 77% of the route, will be on highways, ensuring a relatively fast pace. This trip is all about getting you to your destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 33.1 mi | 38m |
| Franklin Street | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| NJ-73 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Haddonfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Iron Ore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 33.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Manalapan, 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 York
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto NJ 33
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 527A
314 ft
·
5 sec
·
Iron Ore Road
13
Arrive at destination
CR 527A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Cherry Hill, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly
Navigation decision point
Toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
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
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NJ 33 / Franklin Street
Turn right onto NJ 33 / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.63
New Jersey Turnpike
(33.1 mi)
$4.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$5
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Manalapan, NJ
Late night in Manalapan on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Mount Holly, NJ
22 mi in
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
4 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
56m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.1 miles, primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, which sets the tone for much of this journey. While the profile suggests a highway-centric drive, you will also navigate sections on Franklin Street and Kaighns Avenue, offering brief diversions from the high-speed travel. This blend means you'll experience the efficiency of the turnpike punctuated by more local road segments as you approach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.1 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Franklin Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Manalapan, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
Njtp North: New York
4.7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.63 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.
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 Manalapan, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manalapan, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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