Origin
Livingston, NJ
Late night in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, NJ to Cherry Hill, 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 54m
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Cherry Hill, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Livingston, NJ, to Cherry Hill, NJ? This 87.7-mile drive is easily manageable in a single day, taking about 1 hour and 54 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Essex Freeway, with 90% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15, making it an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Livingston, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Essex Freeway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Mount Pleasant Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Freeway Drive East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 635
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Drive
3
Continue on CR 634
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Laurel Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge onto I 280
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
8
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
9
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
11
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Exit 129
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight left lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
26
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ-73
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
28
Merge onto NJ 38
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
30
Turn right onto CR 644
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 54-minute drive covering 87.7 miles, consider leaving early in the morning or later in the evening to bypass peak traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With 90% of the route on highways and an estimated fuel cost of just $15, you have plenty of flexibility. There are no specified stops, so plan your own breaks as needed. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for toll plazas, particularly on the New Jersey Turnpike, and consider an E-ZPass for a smoother experience.
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 43.9 miles from Livingston, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherry Hill, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Livingston, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Livingston, NJ
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Livingston, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Livingston, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 82.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
$14.54 one way
$29.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.92 | $31.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.77
New Jersey Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$7.83
Garden State Parkway
(15.6 mi)
$0.94
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
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Cherry Hill, NJ
Late night in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:11 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
2 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
1h 54m 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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10
near mile 6.1
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 12.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the 87.7 miles taking place on major roadways. You'll navigate primarily via the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Essex Freeway, experiencing a consistent flow of traffic for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a solid period of steady driving. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and speed, typical of interstates connecting urban and suburban areas within the Northeast.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livingston, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Orange, Gsp Toll South, Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy - among others.
Orange
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Gsp Toll South
9.1 mi in
|
~15m
Njtp
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Philadelphia
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Woodbridge
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Perth Amboy
24.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 129
Njtp: New York City
25.2 mi in
|
~38m
Njtp South: Trenton
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp South: Camden
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via NJTP
Camden
82.4 mi in
|
~1h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.77 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.
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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: 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 Morristown National Historical Park (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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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