How far is Allendale, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?

The driving distance from Allendale, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
18.05 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.56 mi
25.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.56 mi
Kilometers
25.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.05 mi
Kilometers
29.05 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Allendale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Fort Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
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
Paramus
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Allendale
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Fort Lee
9.3 mi
00h 12m

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
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Fort Lee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Fort Lee.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue

    2586 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Hollywood Avenue

    1010 ft · 33 sec · Hollywood Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Kelby Street

    593 ft · 14 sec · Kelby Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

    1468 ft · 33 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lemoine Avenue

    1100 ft · 21 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lemoine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Fort Lee.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 4 East
7.73 mi · 43%
Hollywood Avenue
6.27 mi · 35%
Franklin Turnpike
2.87 mi · 16%
Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
0.28 mi · 2%
Lemoine Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Kelby Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 4 East

Continue straight

7 mi · 00h 09m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramus
00h 12m from Allendale
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allendale and Sunny near Fort Lee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Fort Lee?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Paramus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Allendale and 9.3 miles from Fort Lee.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allendale and Sunny near Fort Lee.

Stop Ideas Near Paramus

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 Paramus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Fort Lee

#2 Fort Lee

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population38,356
Coordinates40.8509300, -73.9701400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Turnpike (-74.12901, 41.041492)
End: Lemoine Avenue (-73.970285, 40.850979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 Allendale and Fort Lee. The current time is 00:32:07.

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.