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

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Princeton, NJ is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
40.53 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.68 mi
55.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.23 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Cherry Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Princeton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Cherry Hill
20.3 mi
00h 26m
To Princeton
20.3 mi
00h 26m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Kaighns Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

    103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    714 ft · 24 sec · Nassau Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nassau Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
26.8 mi · 66%
Kaighns Avenue
6.65 mi · 16%
Brunswick Pike
4.1 mi · 10%
Washington Road
1.71 mi · 4%
US 1 North
0.54 mi · 1%
US 1
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

26.6 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 26m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Hill and Sunny near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Cherry Hill and 20.3 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 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
Princeton

#2 Princeton

Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Population30,879
Coordinates40.3487200, -74.6590500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Hill (-75.03073, 39.93484)
End: Princeton (-74.65905, 40.34872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

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 Princeton. The current time is 03:45:20.

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.