How far is East Rutherford, NJ from Cherry Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from East Rutherford, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
86.95 mi
01h 49m
Flight
79.21 mi
127.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.21 mi
Kilometers
127.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.95 mi
Kilometers
139.94 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in East Rutherford
Wed, Jun 3, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Rutherford
2026-06-03T08:20
Arrive Cherry Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Rutherford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From East Rutherford
43.5 mi
00h 54m
To Cherry Hill
43.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Rutherford and Cherry Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paterson Avenue

    841 ft · 21 sec · Paterson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hackensack Street

    2736 ft · 58 sec · Hackensack Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadow Road

    1800 ft · 40 sec · Meadow Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

    999 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward Haddonfield Road South, Haddonfield, Garden State Park

    595 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Haddonfield Road

    1394 ft · 28 sec · Haddonfield Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Haddonfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 70%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19%
Kaighns Avenue
2.78 mi · 3%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
1.03 mi · 1%
Hackensack Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 54m from East Rutherford
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Rutherford and Sunny near Cherry Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Rutherford to Cherry Hill?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from East Rutherford and 43.5 miles from Cherry Hill.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clearbrook Park, 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 Clearbrook Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Rutherford and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 79.21 mi (127.47 km).

East Rutherford

#1 East Rutherford

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

Population9,646
Coordinates40.8339900, -74.0970900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Cherry Hill

#2 Cherry Hill

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

Population72,037
Coordinates39.9348400, -75.0307300
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rutherford (-74.09709, 40.83399)
End: Cherry Hill (-75.03073, 39.93484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Rutherford and Cherry Hill. The current time is 08:20:10.

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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.