Skip to main content

Trip from Cherry Hill, NJ to Medford, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

12.9 mi

21 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States

Cherry Hill, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Medford, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Cherry Hill and Medford, this 12.9-mile journey is a straightforward local trip. You can easily complete the drive in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Haddonfield Road, Marlton Pike, and North Main Street, you won't encounter any highway driving. Budgeting is simple, as you should expect to spend only about $2 on fuel for the entire distance. This is a practical, no-fuss connection within the Northeast region that requires no overnight planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Marlton Pike 11.6 mi 17m
Haddonfield Road 1.1 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Marlton Pike — 11.6 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill, NJ and Medford, 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

Turn left onto NJ 70

6.0 mi · 7 min · Marlton Pike
Use the left lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

5.6 mi · 9 min · Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto CR 541

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Arrive at destination

CR 541

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 644 / Haddonfield Road

Depart onto CR 644 / Haddonfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Turn left onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
7 mi into trip | ~9m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | CR 541 / North Main Street

Turn right onto CR 541 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.14 one way

$4.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.34 $4.68
premium $4.93 $2.50 $5.00
diesel $5.61 $2.85 $5.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Cherry Hill, NJ

Late night in Cherry Hill on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medford, NJ

Late night in Medford on Sunday

Local time

12:27 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

19m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because the route consists of 0% highway miles, you will navigate through local traffic patterns and intersections for the duration of the 12.9-mile span. The road character is consistent, favoring frequent changes in direction as you transition from Marlton Pike onto North Main Street. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your focus on the road as you navigate the local turns. It is a functional, suburban driving experience that moves you efficiently between these two New Jersey points.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Marlton Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 644 / Haddonfield Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.9 miles you will encounter 4 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: near the start (CR 644 / Haddonfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Marlton Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (CR 644 / Haddonfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): 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 Medford, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Medford, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

Plan the drive back the other way.

12.9 mi 19m

Explore more options from Cherry Hill, NJ or browse trips ending in Medford, NJ.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.