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Trip from Medford, 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

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 Burlington County, New Jersey

Medford, NJ

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

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Medford to Cherry Hill, you are looking at a quick, 12.9-mile jaunt that typically takes about 19 minutes. This straightforward trip is easily managed in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a multi-stop itinerary. You will primarily navigate via NJ 70, Haddonfield Road, and North Main Street to complete your journey. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives in the Northeast. Since both locations are within New Jersey, you won't experience major regional shifts, but the transition from Medford’s suburban feel to the commercial hubs of Cherry Hill is seamless. It is the perfect route for a simple commute or a quick errand run.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 70 11.6 mi 16m
Haddonfield Road 1.1 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NJ 70 — 11.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 541

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto NJ 70

12 mi · 16 min · NJ 70
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto CR 644

1.1 mi · 1 min · Haddonfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Arrive at destination

CR 644

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 70

Turn left onto NJ 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | CR 644 / Haddonfield Road

Turn right onto CR 644 / Haddonfield Road

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 15, 2026

Origin

Medford, NJ

Morning in Medford on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherry Hill, NJ

Morning in Cherry Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:04 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

14 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

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 highway-focused experience, as 90% of this 12.9-mile route keeps you on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on NJ 70, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.6 miles. This road personality is functional and fast-paced, prioritizing your arrival time over scenic distractions. While the path starts on North Main Street, you will quickly transition into a steady highway flow that defines the character of this drive. It is a no-nonsense, efficient path that gets you from point A to point B with minimal technical maneuvering.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on NJ 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Haddonfield Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NJ 70.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Medford, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ is easy. At 19m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CR 644 / Haddonfield Road): 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 (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on NJ 70. 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: at 0.3 miles (NJ 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CR 644 / Haddonfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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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