How far is Cresskill, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Cresskill, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresskill and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresskill and Newark.
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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
2948 ft · 53 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
832 ft · 20 sec · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
110 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
2978 ft · 1 min · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Polifly Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Polifly Road
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Continue on Terrace Avenue
1037 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
856 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
590 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cresskill and Newark.
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.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
5.92 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cresskill and Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cresskill to Newark?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Wood-Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Cresskill and 15.8 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cresskill and Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Wood-Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wood-Ridge.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cresskill and Newark. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.07 km).
#1 Cresskill
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,626 |
| Coordinates | 40.9414900, -73.9593000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
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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