How far is Cherry Hill, NJ from Hackensack, NJ?

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Hackensack, NJ is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.34 mi
01h 56m
Flight
83.76 mi
134.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.76 mi
Kilometers
134.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.61 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackensack
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cherry Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Hackensack
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Cherry Hill
46.2 mi
00h 58m
To Hackensack
46.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Hill and Hackensack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill and Hackensack.

  1. 1

    Start on Haddonfield Road

    741 ft · 17 sec · Haddonfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly

    1050 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack

    2776 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry

    631 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Kennedy Street

    1116 ft · 30 sec · East Kennedy Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South River Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South River Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Salem Street

    796 ft · 40 sec · East Salem Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    59 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Hill and Hackensack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
70.9 mi · 77%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 12%
Kaighns Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
I 80 West
1.88 mi · 2%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

56.4 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 58m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Hill and Mostly Sunny near Hackensack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherry Hill to Hackensack?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Cherry Hill and 46.2 miles from Hackensack.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Hill and Mostly Sunny near Hackensack.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Hackensack. Straight-line distance: 83.76 mi (134.8 km).

Cherry Hill

#1 Cherry Hill

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

Population72,037
Coordinates39.9348400, -75.0307300
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Hackensack

#2 Hackensack

The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey.

Population43,981
Coordinates40.8859300, -74.0434700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Hill (-75.03073, 39.93484)
End: Hackensack (-74.04347, 40.88593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.95 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.98 $19.49 $38.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Hill and Hackensack. The current time is 00:53:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.