Origin
Union City, NJ
Late night in Union City on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, NJ to Cresskill, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, NJ
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Cresskill, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 14.4-mile drive from Union City, NJ to Cresskill, NJ is a quick trip, estimated to take around 24 minutes. With no highway driving and a budget of just $2 for fuel, it's an easy and accessible local journey. The route is primarily on local roads, making it suitable for a single day trip. You'll be navigating a series of turns, so keep your attention focused. Both locations are in the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any state lines or major geographical divides on this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Clinton Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hudson Terrace | 2 mi | 3m |
| Sylvan Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hillside Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 49th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, NJ and Cresskill, NJ.
1
Start on 45th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
45th Street
2
Turn right onto CR 501
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
49th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
5
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
49th Street
6
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto 60th Street
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
60th Street
8
Continue on CR 505
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hillside Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 505
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 505
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on CR 505
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hudson Terrace
12
Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
428 ft
·
19 sec
·
Sherwood Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 9W
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sylvan Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 72
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Clinton Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 501
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 74
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Union Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
CR 74
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
49th Street
Turn right onto 49th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bergenline Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cresskill, NJ
Late night in Cresskill on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14.4-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar town roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along River Road. The road's personality is that of a connected local route, not a high-speed transit, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way north.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on River Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (49th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
419 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
414 ft
Total Descent
544 ft
Highest Point
419 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
414 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Union City, NJ
Full guide →Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. Union City is a small city, roughly 1.283 square miles. It is bordered by Weehawken to the east, Jersey City to the south, North Bergen to the west and north, and West New York to the north.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (49th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Bergenline Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cresskill, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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