How far is Cresskill, NJ from Basking Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Cresskill, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresskill and Basking Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresskill and Basking Ridge.
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Start on Union Avenue
586 ft · 14 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn right onto Highwood Avenue
612 ft · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Jay Street
55 m · 8 sec · Jay Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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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 New Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road
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Turn straight
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
124 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Continue on Broadway
1837 ft · 35 sec · Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
743 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Bernardsville
984 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
146 m · 19 sec · North Maple Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Morristown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Morristown Road
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Turn left onto Finley Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Finley Avenue
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cresskill and Basking Ridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 287 South
Merge slight right
10.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cresskill and Rain near Basking Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cresskill to Basking Ridge?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 21.4 miles from Cresskill and 21.5 miles from Basking Ridge.
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 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cresskill and Rain near Basking Ridge.
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 Cresskill and Basking Ridge. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).
#1 Cresskill
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,626 |
| Coordinates | 40.9414900, -73.9593000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -74.5493200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basking Ridge (-74.54932, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
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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