Bite Food & Coffee Co
Near the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montvale, NJ
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Start on Penn Avenue
Continue on Myrtle Street
Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 94
Turn left onto CR 503
Turn straight onto CR 503
Turn right onto CR 110
Turn left onto CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Continue on CR 59
Turn right onto CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ-73
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 38
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 644
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Montvale, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering
Dayton, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Marimba Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm
+18562160090
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Dayton, New Jersey
Hours: 12–3 pm
+17323331199
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+18564391941
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Linden, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+19089254166
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Little Ferry, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+12018706071
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the start, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Spring Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+18454405055
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
East Windsor, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12:15–8:45 pm
+16107571053
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Teterboro, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12012886344
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–11 pm
+18566516900
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Secaucus, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12019151388
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pennsauken, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18562162117
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+17327453900
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$17.23 one way
$34.45 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Montvale on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Cherry Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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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.
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.
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.
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
American Dream
Stadium
Racetrack
Training Facility
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp South: Newark
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Camden
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.
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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