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Trip from Montvale, 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

2h 14m

Distance

103.9 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Montvale, NJ

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

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 108.3-mile drive from Montvale, NJ, to Cherry Hill, NJ, is estimated to take just under two hours, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more leisurely pace. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18, which is quite economical. Given its short duration and the lack of major highway stretches, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion, allowing you to get on the road and reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.9 miles from Montvale, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur 60.9 mi 1h 13m
New Jersey Turnpike 16.8 mi 19m
NJ 17 6.3 mi 7m
Forest Avenue 4.3 mi 6m
South Kinderkamack Road 3.3 mi 5m
Kaighns Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
Maywood Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
NJ 73 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur — 60.9 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Penn Avenue

363 ft · 15 sec · Penn Avenue
2

Continue on Myrtle Street

423 ft · 18 sec · Myrtle Street
3

Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto CR 94

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Grand Avenue East
5

Turn left onto CR 503

499 ft · 8 sec · Park Street
6

Turn straight onto CR 503

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road
7

Turn right onto CR 110

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Westwood Avenue
8

Turn left onto CR 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
9

Continue on CR 59

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue
10

Continue on CR 59

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 4th Avenue
11

Continue on CR 59

4.3 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on CR 59

1.7 mi · 2 min · Maywood Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto CR 56

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Essex Street
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
15

Merge onto NJ 17

6.3 mi · 7 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
17

Merge onto NJ 3

0.5 mi · 36 sec · NJ 3
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility Use the slight right lane.
19

Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
20

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

6.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
23

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.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
25

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 4 Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto NJ 73

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on NJ-73

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NJ-73
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
30

Merge onto NJ 38

2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
31

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park
32

Turn right onto CR 644

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Haddonfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
33

Arrive at destination

CR 644

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive of 108.3 miles and avoids highways, you have a lot of flexibility with your timing. Consider leaving mid-morning to bypass the worst of rush hour traffic in both Montvale and Cherry Hill. With no long highway stretches, stops aren't strictly necessary for fuel or rest, but you can easily pull over if needed. The primary advice for this route is to stay alert for frequent turns and potential local traffic delays, as indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Keep your navigation handy to smoothly transition between Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, and Grand Avenue East.

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 51.9 miles from Montvale, NJ, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 23 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 50m

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 Montvale, 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 Montvale, NJ

This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Montvale, 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 60.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

52 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Montvale, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 14.8

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2.1 mi

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dayton, New Jersey

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.8

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 14.8

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 103.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.3

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 29.7

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 96.4

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37.1

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.8

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 7.4

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.8

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.8

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.8

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Expensive

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.8

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.3

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 74.2

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 66.8

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 74.2

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 74.2

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.2

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.2

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 44.5

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 14.8

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Escape Room Mystery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 103.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:15–8:45 pm

+16107571053

Visit website

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 14.8

Teterboro, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12012886344

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.8

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Sector X Virtual Reality

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–11 pm

+18566516900

Visit website

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 22.3

Secaucus, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Cooper River Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 103.9

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 44.5

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 99 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
19.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium...
8
20.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

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, NJTP South: Newark
6
27.1 mi into trip | ~41m 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.
6
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
99 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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

$17.23 one way

$34.45 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.87 $37.73
premium $4.93 $20.15 $40.30
diesel $5.61 $22.94 $45.88

Estimated Tolls: $10.89

New Jersey Turnpike (77.7 mi) $10.89

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

$17

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.91 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.09 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.55 $6.65

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Montvale, NJ

Afternoon in Montvale on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cherry Hill, NJ

Afternoon in Cherry Hill on Sunday

Local time

4:24 PM

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 14m 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.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 10.7
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 25.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 32.2
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 35.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, your journey will be characterized by frequent turns and navigation through community streets like Myrtle Street, Hillcrest Avenue, and Grand Avenue East. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall profile suggests a continuous engagement with local traffic and signals rather than long, open road segments. This means you'll be consistently interacting with the road and surroundings, offering a varied driving experience as you move through different neighborhoods.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 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 19.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 103.9 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Montvale, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility and Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

Rutherford

19.6 mi in | ~30m

American Dream

19.6 mi in | ~30m

Stadium

19.6 mi in | ~30m

Racetrack

19.6 mi in | ~30m

Training Facility

19.6 mi in | ~30m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

19.9 mi in | ~30m

Njtp South: Newark

20.4 mi in | ~32m

Njtp South: Camden

81.7 mi in | ~1h 46m | via NJTP

Wilmington

81.7 mi in | ~1h 46m | via NJTP

Camden

98.5 mi in | ~2h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 103.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.89 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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.

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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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