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

The driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Rockaway, NJ is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
91.29 mi
02h 04m
Flight
72.09 mi
116.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.09 mi
Kilometers
116.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.29 mi
Kilometers
146.91 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockaway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Cherry Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Hill
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Rockaway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Rocky Hill
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Cherry Hill
45.6 mi
01h 02m
To Rockaway
45.7 mi
01h 02m

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
69°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 Rockaway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    2095 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway

    54 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road

    1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Wall Street

    106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    42 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    14 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
26.8 mi · 29%
I 287 North
24.2 mi · 27%
State Road
8.36 mi · 9%
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.98 mi · 9%
Kaighns Avenue
6.65 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.04 mi · 7%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocky Hill
01h 02m from Cherry Hill
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cherry Hill and Sunny near Rockaway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Cherry Hill and 45.7 miles from Rockaway.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocky Hill, 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 Rocky Hill.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Rockaway. Straight-line distance: 72.09 mi (116.01 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
Rockaway

#2 Rockaway

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

Population6,244
Coordinates40.9012100, -74.5143200
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Hill (-75.03073, 39.93484)
End: Rockaway (-74.51432, 40.90121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.31
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.16 $26.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.81 $29.62
Premium $4.95 $15.95 $31.90
Diesel $5.98 $19.26 $38.51

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 Rockaway. The current time is 06:52:33.

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.