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

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
97.3 mi
02h 09m
Flight
86.7 mi
139.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.7 mi
Kilometers
139.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.3 mi
Kilometers
156.59 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Cherry Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-04-15T11:23
Arrive Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Cherry Hill
48.7 mi
01h 04m
To Ridgewood
48.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Maple Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue

    947 ft · 32 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 68%
NJ 21
15 mi · 15%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Maple Avenue
3.1 mi · 3%
Kaighns Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
River Road
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
01h 04m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cherry Hill and Partly Cloudy near Ridgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Cherry Hill and 48.7 miles from Ridgewood.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cherry Hill and Partly Cloudy near Ridgewood.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 86.7 mi (139.53 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
Ridgewood

#2 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Hill (-75.03073, 39.93484)
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Hill and Ridgewood. The current time is 11:23:10.

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.