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

The driving distance from Mountainside, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
73.87 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.09 mi
99.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.09 mi
Kilometers
99.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.87 mi
Kilometers
118.89 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Hill
Tue, Jun 9, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Mountainside
Tue, Jun 9, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountainside
2026-06-09T01:18
Arrive Cherry Hill
Tue, Jun 9, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountainside
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Mountainside
36.9 mi
00h 50m
To Cherry Hill
37 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mountainside Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Tuesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    75 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    123 m · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Providence Road

    3064 ft · 2 min · New Providence Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    59 m · 10 sec · East Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2.8 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    978 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  24. 24

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

    595 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Haddonfield Road

    1394 ft · 28 sec · Haddonfield Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Haddonfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountainside 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 76%
Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
2.79 mi · 4%
Kaighns Avenue
2.78 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 50m from Mountainside
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountainside 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 Mountainside to Cherry Hill?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 36.9 miles from Mountainside and 37 miles from Cherry Hill.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountainside and Cherry Hill. Straight-line distance: 62.09 mi (99.93 km).

Mountainside

#1 Mountainside

Town

Population6,876
Coordinates40.6723200, -74.3573700
Altitude46
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: Mountainside (-74.35737, 40.67232)
End: Cherry Hill (-75.03073, 39.93484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.33
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.66 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.95 $12.93 $25.86
Diesel $5.98 $15.61 $31.22

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountainside and Cherry Hill. The current time is 01:18:45.

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.