Traveling from Cresskill to Cherry Hill covers 97.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused journey, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, making this an efficient transit between the northeastern corner of the state and the southern region. Budgeting around $16 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trip. Since you won't need to plan for overnight stays, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Cresskill, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
64.6 mi
1h 18m
New Jersey Turnpike
18.7 mi
21m
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi
5m
Kaighns Avenue
2.8 mi
4m
South Washington Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
County Road
1.1 mi
1m
Riveredge Road
1 mi
1m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresskill, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Start on CR 74
0.1 mi·14 sec·Union Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 501
1.1 mi·1 min·County Road
3
Turn right onto Highwood Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·Highwood Avenue
4
Turn right onto Jay Street
180 ft·7 sec·Jay Street
5
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
7
Turn left onto CR 39
1.1 mi·1 min·South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi·5 min·Teaneck Road
9
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi·49 sec·Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP SouthUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The RidgefieldsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi·3 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16WUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi·10 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
55 mi·1 hr 4 min·New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
23
Merge onto NJ 38
2.8 mi·4 min·Kaighns Avenue
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
25
Turn right onto CR 644
0.3 mi·27 sec·Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Trip Plan
Given the heavy reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike, keep a close eye on real-time traffic reports before you leave, as congestion can fluctuate significantly. Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you likely won't need a formal rest stop, though the road's brevity allows you to be spontaneous if you decide to take a break. Aim to avoid peak rush hour periods to ensure you maintain that 2-hour and 4-minute travel time. Because the route is direct, you can easily complete the trip in one go without worrying about complex navigation. Always ensure your E-ZPass or toll payment method is ready, as this route relies heavily on major turnpike infrastructure.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.6 miles from Cresskill, NJ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Hill, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cresskill, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cresskill, NJ
This is one driving day of about 97.2 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Cresskill, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 64.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 92.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.5 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
7
7.8 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
10 mi into trip|~16m in|I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
6
20.5 mi into trip|~31m in|I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.11 one way
$32.23 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.65
$35.30
premium
$4.93
$18.85
$37.70
diesel
$5.61
$21.46
$42.92
Estimated Tolls: $11.67
New Jersey Turnpike
(83.2 mi)$11.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
EV Truck/SUV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cresskill, NJ
Late night
in Cresskill on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cherry Hill, NJ
Late night
in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 23.5
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 26.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, interstate-heavy experience, as 87% of this drive is spent on highways. After starting on local roads like Teaneck Road, you will quickly transition to the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.6 miles. The route is defined by its industrial and suburban connectivity rather than scenic winding roads, keeping you moving at highway speeds for most of the duration. You will feel the transition from the bustling northern suburbs into the broader, flatter corridors leading toward South Jersey. It is a no-nonsense, functional drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 97.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Cresskill, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp South
7.5 mi in|~13m
Exit 16W
10 mi in|~16m|via I 95; NJTP
Njtp South: Camden
75.1 mi in|~1h 35m|via NJTP
Wilmington
75.1 mi in|~1h 35m|via NJTP
Camden
91.9 mi in|~1h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 97.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.67 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 Cherry Hill, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cherry Hill, NJ before heading back.
