About this Location

Facility Overview

The NJ Tpke Parking facility at the Walt Whitman Service Area is a sprawling, high-capacity travel plaza parking complex situated along the southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) at Milepost 30.2 in Cherry Hill Township, Camden County. As one of the critical rest and staging areas in Southern New Jersey, this open-air surface facility is engineered to accommodate intense daily vehicular traffic traveling along the Northeast Corridor. The grounds feature distinct, segregated parking sections designed to handle passenger cars, oversized family vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs), tour buses, and long-haul commercial tractor-trailers.

Because the car park is entirely surface-level without overhead canopies or multi-story structures in the primary parking lanes, there are zero vertical clearance limitations. This makes the plaza exceptionally welcoming for high-profile vehicles, including lifted pickup trucks, commercial cargo vans, high-roof conversion vans, campers, and towed boat trailers. Broad driving lanes, well-marked directional arrows, and expansive turning aprons ensure seamless maneuvers even during heavily trafficked holiday weekends.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Strategically positioned between Turnpike Interchange 4 (NJ Route 73 in Mount Laurel/Cherry Hill) and Interchange 3 (NJ Route 168 in Woodbury/Runnemede), this parking facility serves as the premier gateway rest stop for travelers en route to Greater Philadelphia, Wilmington, and points south. While directly serving highway motorists, the facility sits within Cherry Hill Township, just minutes from South Jersey’s prominent commercial corridors and cultural destinations:

South Philadelphia Sports Complex: Located approximately 12 to 14 miles west across the Walt Whitman Bridge, offering quick highway staging for sports fans heading to Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, and the Wells Fargo Center.
Cherry Hill Mall: Situated about 6 miles northwest, home to premier retail stores, department flagships, and upscale casual dining.
Cooper River Park: Located roughly 6 miles west, a picturesque county park renowned for world-class rowing regattas, running trails, and waterfront picnic grounds.
Adventure Aquarium & Camden Waterfront: Located roughly 9 miles northwest along the Delaware River, featuring marine wildlife exhibits and skyline views of Center City Philadelphia.
Historic Barclay Farmstead: Situated just 4 miles north, featuring an 1816 historic farmhouse, community gardens, and nature trails.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to the facility is completely integrated into the southbound mainline of the New Jersey Turnpike. Drivers decelerate via a dedicated, extended deceleration lane directly past mile marker 31, providing a gentle transition away from high-speed highway traffic. Egress back onto the turnpike is equally streamlined through an elongated acceleration ramp, allowing vehicles to merge safely at highway speeds. For local network connectivity, drivers can exit at nearby Interchange 4 to reach NJ Route 73, Route 70, and Interstate 295, or Interchange 3 to access Route 42 and the Atlantic City Expressway.

While this is a highway-dedicated facility, regional public transportation is accessible nearby off-turnpike, including the NJ Transit Cherry Hill Station (Atlantic City Rail Line) and PATCO Speedline stations in neighbouring Haddonfield and Woodlynne, connecting commuters directly to Center City Philadelphia.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Complimentary Highway Parking: Open-access surface parking available 24/7 at no cost for passenger vehicles, motorhomes, and commercial haulers taking mandated rest breaks.
Direct EV Fast-Charging: Modern Applegreen Electric and EVgo DC fast-charging stations equipped with CCS and CHAdeMO connectors for electric vehicles.
24/7 Travel Plaza Terminal: Immediate access to Applegreen Convenience Store, Starbucks, Shake Shack, and Popeyes.
Fuel & Travel Services: On-site Sunoco fuel station offering diesel, regular, mid-grade, and premium fuels alongside air and vacuum stations.
High-Visibility Security: Continuously illuminated parking lots monitored by CCTV surveillance systems and regularly patrolled by the New Jersey State Police.
Accessibility & Restrooms: Dedicated ADA-compliant accessible parking stalls positioned closest to main building entrances with curb cuts, alongside 24-hour clean public restrooms and family changing stations.

Ideal For

Interstate Highway Travelers: Road-trippers navigating the I-95/Turnpike corridor seeking safe parking, quick meals, and clean facilities.
EV Motorists: Electric vehicle owners looking for high-speed charging while dining or taking a driving break.
Professional Truck Drivers: Long-haul operators needing designated tractor-trailer parking stalls for mandatory rest and logbook pauses.
Game-Day & Concert Drivers: Travelers pausing to coordinate routes, meet carpoolers, or grab food prior to entering metropolitan Philadelphia stadium venues.

Visitor & Driver Tips

The facility is exclusively accessible from the southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike; northbound drivers cannot enter directly and must utilize the James Fenimore Cooper Service Area located further north at Milepost 39. During major holiday getaways (Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, and Labor Day weekends), the passenger and EV charging sections can see high turnover, so plan short refreshment stops accordingly. Note that while resting and short stays are encouraged by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, unattended multi-day vehicle abandonment is strictly prohibited and monitored by state troopers.