How far is Cresskill, NJ from Union, NJ?

The driving distance from Cresskill, NJ to Union, NJ is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.4 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.16 mi
37.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.4 mi
Kilometers
53.75 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Cresskill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cresskill
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cresskill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Cresskill
14.7 mi
00h 26m
To Union
18.8 mi
00h 26m

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
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cresskill and Union.

  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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    2433 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1 km · 51 sec · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Vauxhall Road

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2017 ft · 1 min · Vauxhall Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Harding Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.3 mi · 31%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.24 mi · 16%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 5%
I 78
1.4 mi · 4%
South Washington Avenue
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.18 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 26m from Cresskill
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cresskill and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cresskill to Union?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Cresskill and 18.8 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.7 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 6.9 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 6.4 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 6.9 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cresskill and Union. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).

Cresskill

#1 Cresskill

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,626
Coordinates40.9414900, -73.9593000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-73.959369, 40.941339)
End: Harding Avenue (-74.26348, 40.697581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 Union. The current time is 00:31:30.

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.