Origin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Morning in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Margate City, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Cherry Hill to the shore, this 55.3-mile trip is an ideal day excursion. You can expect to reach Margate City in approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it highly accessible for a spontaneous beach day. The route primarily utilizes the Atlantic City Expressway, NJ 73, and Haddonfield-Berlin Road to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting about $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, keeping your travel costs low. Because the total duration is quite short, you will not need to plan for any overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical transit that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 23.9 mi | 28m |
| NJ 73 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Tilton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Grove Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lakeview Drive North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 23.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Margate City, NJ.
1
Start on CR 644
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddonfield Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 644
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Haddonfield Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on CR 644
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Haddon Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 561
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellis Street
7
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Potter Street
8
Continue on CR 561
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Berlin Road
9
Continue on CR 561
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on CR 561
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 561
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeview Drive North
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 561
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddonfield Berlin Road
13
Continue on CR 561
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Haddon Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 561
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Avenue
15
Merge onto NJ 73
11 mi
·
13 min
·
NJ 73
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City Expressway, Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points
17
Merge onto ACE
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on ACE
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Exit 17
Toward DE 50: Egg Harbor, Mays Landing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
21
Merge onto GSP
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 36
Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CR 563
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Mill Road
25
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
26
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
27
Continue on CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ventnor Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
CR 629; OD
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 48.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue
Turn left onto CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
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 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
8
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
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 36
Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.17 one way
$18.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Garden State Parkway
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 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 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Margate City, NJ
Morning in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
11 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 14m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 65% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Atlantic City Expressway, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.9 miles. While the route begins with local connections like Haddonfield-Berlin Road and NJ 73, the character shifts quickly to the faster pace of the expressway. You should anticipate a functional, no-nonsense drive that moves you efficiently between the suburbs and the coast. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel as you transition from local surface streets onto the primary highway corridors.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on Atlantic City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.5 miles (NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Margate City, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Wildwood, All Shore Points, Mays Landing, Ocean City and Cape May - among others.
Atlantic City
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
Wildwood
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
All Shore Points
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
Mays Landing
37.4 mi in
|
~49m
|
via ACE
Ocean City
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Cape May
47.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Cr 563: Northfield
48.9 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 Margate City, 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 2.5 miles (NJ 41; CR 573; CR 644 / East Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (CR 561 / South Haddon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Margate City, 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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