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

The driving distance from Montclair, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
87.32 mi
01h 35m
Flight
75.24 mi
121.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.24 mi
Kilometers
121.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.32 mi
Kilometers
140.53 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Montclair
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montclair
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Cherry Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montclair
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Montclair
43.6 mi
00h 47m
To Cherry Hill
43.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Watchung Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  19. 19

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

    595 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Haddonfield Road

    1394 ft · 28 sec · Haddonfield Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Haddonfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montclair 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 64%
Garden State Parkway
20 mi · 23%
Kaighns Avenue
2.78 mi · 3%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
Watchung Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 47m from Montclair
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montclair 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 Montclair to Cherry Hill?

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Montclair and 43.7 miles from Cherry Hill.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 75.24 mi (121.09 km).

Montclair

#1 Montclair

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population38,509
Coordinates40.8259300, -74.2090300
Altitude93
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: Park Street (-74.209444, 40.826098)
End: Haddonfield Road (-75.030838, 39.934854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
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
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $12.58
Round trip
$25.17
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.58 $25.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.16 $28.33
Premium $4.95 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $5.98 $18.42 $36.84

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 Montclair and Cherry Hill. The current time is 02:23:51.

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.