Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Maple Shade, NJ
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Cherry Hill, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ is 50.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Marlton Pike and NJ 70 East, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two nearby towns. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion or a way to connect to other routes. Given the brief duration, it's easily manageable as a same-day trip with plenty of time to spare.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marlton Pike | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| NJ 70 | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Ridgeway Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Haddonfield Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Whitesville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ.
Start on CR 644
Continue on CR 644
Turn left onto NJ 70
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
Continue on NJ 70 East
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Continue on NJ 70
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
Turn right onto CR 571
Continue on CR 527; CR 571
Continue on CR 571
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 9
Continue on NJ 166
Turn left onto Colonial Drive
Turn right onto Rivercrest Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Slight right onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward US 9 South: Toms River, Seaside Heights
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
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 Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Late night in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a 52% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good chunk of time on faster-paced roads. The drive transitions from highway to surface streets, with the longest continuous stretch on Marlton Pike measuring 16.2 miles. Be prepared for the dense exits and merging typical of these types of roadways as you navigate between the highway sections and NJ 70 East. This mixed profile offers a blend of cruising and more local traffic conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near NJ 70 / Marlton Pike.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 7 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherry Hill, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River and Brick.
Long Beach Island
Toms River
Brick
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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.
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