How far is Cherry Hill, NJ from Scotch Plains, NJ?
The driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Scotch Plains, NJ is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Hill and Scotch Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Hill and Scotch Plains.
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Start on Haddonfield Road
741 ft · 17 sec · Haddonfield Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 38 East: Mount Holly
1050 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
1088 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2805 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
33.7 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18, US 1: New Brunswick
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 7 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Continue on New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 23 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Avenue
1644 ft · 33 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on West Front Street
1683 ft · 40 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Westfield Road
2528 ft · 2 min · Westfield Road
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Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Westfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Hill and Scotch Plains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
33.7 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cherry Hill and Sunny near Scotch Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherry Hill to Scotch Plains?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Cherry Hill and 36.1 miles from Scotch Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Hill and Sunny near Scotch Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Hill and Scotch Plains. Straight-line distance: 60.16 mi (96.82 km).
#1 Cherry Hill
Township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States
| Population | 72,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.9348400, -75.0307300 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotch Plains
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,138 |
| Coordinates | 40.6553800, -74.3898700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotch Plains (-74.38987, 40.65538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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