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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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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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.
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Start on Franklin Turnpike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue
2586 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Avenue
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Continue on Hollywood Avenue
1010 ft · 33 sec · Hollywood Avenue
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Kelby Street
593 ft · 14 sec · Kelby Street
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
1468 ft · 33 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lemoine Avenue
1100 ft · 21 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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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.
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 4 East
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7 mi · 00h 09m
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 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.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramus.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 km).
#1 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.0414900, -74.1290300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lee
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 38,356 |
| Coordinates | 40.8509300, -73.9701400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemoine Avenue (-73.970285, 40.850979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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