How far is Basking Ridge, NJ from Cresskill, NJ?
The driving distance from Basking Ridge, NJ to Cresskill, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basking Ridge and Cresskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basking Ridge and Cresskill.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
51 m · 9 sec · Brownlee Place
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
71 m · 7 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Finley Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · South Finley Avenue
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Continue on South Finley Avenue
49 m · 11 sec · South Finley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
76 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Maple Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rochelle Park, Paramus
834 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Riverview Avenue
137 m · 10 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2438 ft · 51 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Maywood Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue
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Continue on Forest Avenue
943 ft · 16 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Bergen Town Center Drive
1032 ft · 24 sec · Bergen Town Center Drive
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
539 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue
2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Turn left onto Highwood Avenue
612 ft · 20 sec · Highwood Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
586 ft · 12 sec · Union Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Basking Ridge and Cresskill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain leaving Basking Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cresskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basking Ridge to Cresskill?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Basking Ridge and 22.3 miles from Cresskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Basking Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cresskill.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basking Ridge and Cresskill. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).
#1 Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -74.5493200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cresskill
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,626 |
| Coordinates | 40.9414900, -73.9593000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresskill (-73.9593, 40.94149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.10 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
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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