Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Late night in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Shade, 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 15m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Shade, NJ
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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Trip Overview
Maple Shade to Cherry Hill is 50.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick drive, mostly on major roads, making it ideal for a simple transit or a brief excursion. You'll spend most of your time on a well-traveled highway, so expect typical traffic patterns for this kind of route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 44.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Ridgeway Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Haddonfield Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Whitesville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Indian Head Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rivercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 44.4 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakewood Road
4
Turn left onto CR 571
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Indian Head Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 527; CR 571
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitesville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto CR 571
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridgeway Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NJ 70
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 70
8
Enter roundabout
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
9
Continue
260 ft
·
4 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
10
Continue on NJ 70
17 mi
·
23 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
444 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
12
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
13
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
14
Continue on NJ 70
16 mi
·
24 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 644
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haddonfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 644
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Maple Shade, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colonial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 571 / Indian Head Road
Turn left onto CR 571 / Indian Head Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
33.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cherry Hill, NJ
Late night in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
3 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 15m 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 predominantly highway, with 88% of the 50.5 miles spent on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 44.4 miles on NJ 70, offering a consistent cruising experience. After this long segment, you'll transition to Ridgeway Road and then Haddonfield Road, which are surface streets. Expect dense exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Ridgeway Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colonial Drive.
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 50.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 571 / Indian Head Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.
On the drive from Maple Shade, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
33.2 mi in
|
~49m
|
via NJ 70
Who Is This Route For?
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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (CR 571 / Indian Head Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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