How far is Fair Lawn, NJ from Closter, NJ?

The driving distance from Fair Lawn, NJ to Closter, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.2 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.17 mi
14.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.17 mi
Kilometers
14.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.2 mi
Kilometers
22.86 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Closter
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fair Lawn
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Lawn
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Closter
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fair Lawn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
River Edge
NJ

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

From Fair Lawn
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Closter
7.1 mi
00h 11m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Lawn and Closter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn and Closter.

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    1241 ft · 25 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 208 South: Hackensack, New York

    76 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on NJ 208 South: Hackensack, New York

    682 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1611 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2976 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    539 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue

    2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Durie Avenue

    549 ft · 28 sec · Durie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Closter Dock Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Closter Dock Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Lawn and Closter.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
154.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 South
5.55 mi · 39%
South Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 21%
New Bridge Road
1.66 mi · 12%
Schraalenburgh Road
1.49 mi · 10%
High Street
0.87 mi · 6%
Hackensack Avenue
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Washington Avenue

Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

2.98 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Edge
00h 11m from Fair Lawn
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fair Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Closter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fair Lawn to Closter?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Fair Lawn and 7.1 miles from Closter.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fair Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Closter.

Stop Ideas Near River Edge

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 River Edge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.9 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 13.9 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 River Edge.

RAIL

Yonkers station

12 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Lawn and Closter. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.76 km).

Fair Lawn

#1 Fair Lawn

Borough in New Jersey

Population32,877
Coordinates40.9403800, -74.1318100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Closter

#2 Closter

Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey

Population8,446
Coordinates40.9731500, -73.9615300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Fair Lawn (-74.13181, 40.94038)
End: Closter (-73.96153, 40.97315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 Fair Lawn and Closter. The current time is 10:23:19.

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.