How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Fort Lee.
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Start on Broadway
1238 ft · 56 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Street
2498 ft · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Jersey Gardens Boulevard
2713 ft · 1 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
672 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
2812 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
134 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left
2685 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
3.2 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.4 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto George Washington Bridge Plaza
88 m · 4 sec · George Washington Bridge Plaza
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
603 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
725 ft · 16 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 Elizabethport 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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Elizabethport 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 Elizabethport to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Elizabethport and 10.9 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethport and Sunny near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
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 Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.86 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: Fort Lee (-73.97014, 40.85093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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