How far is Cresskill, NJ from Jersey City, NJ?

The driving distance from Cresskill, NJ to Jersey City, NJ is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.41 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.99 mi
25.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.99 mi
Kilometers
25.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.89 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cresskill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cresskill
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Jersey City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cresskill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ridgefield
NJ

Town in Connecticut

From Cresskill
9.7 mi
00h 21m
To Jersey City
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cresskill and Jersey City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cresskill and Jersey City.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    586 ft · 14 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highwood Avenue

    612 ft · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Jay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Riveredge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3, NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 495 East: Linkoln Tunnel, New York City

    2353 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    2990 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    1599 ft · 44 sec · Duncan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Olean Avenue

    96 m · 14 sec · Olean Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cresskill and Jersey City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
3.55 mi · 14%
Tonnelle Avenue
3.21 mi · 13%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 11%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 7%
South Washington Avenue
1.09 mi · 4%
County Road
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

3.55 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgefield
00h 21m from Cresskill
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cresskill and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cresskill to Jersey City?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Cresskill and 15.7 miles from Jersey City.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cresskill and Mostly Sunny near Jersey City.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield

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 Ridgefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cresskill and Jersey City. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.73 km).

Cresskill

#1 Cresskill

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,626
Coordinates40.9414900, -73.9593000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Jersey City

#2 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-73.959369, 40.941339)
End: Olean Avenue (-74.077772, 40.728219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.68
Round trip
$7.35
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.68 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.14 $8.28
Premium $4.95 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.98 $5.38 $10.76

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 Cresskill and Jersey City. The current time is 02:26:48.

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.