How far is Fair Lawn, NJ from Tenafly, NJ?
The driving distance from Fair Lawn, NJ to Tenafly, NJ is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Lawn and Tenafly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn and Tenafly.
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Start on 11th Street
1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fair Lawn Avenue
1241 ft · 25 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 208 South: Hackensack, New York
76 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NJ 208 South: Hackensack, New York
682 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight right
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2976 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
539 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue
2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Continue on Jay Street
144 m · 27 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road
20 m · 1 sec · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Lawn and Tenafly.
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 208 South
Continue straight
1.87 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Fair Lawn and Sunny near Tenafly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fair Lawn to Tenafly?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Teaneck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Fair Lawn and 5.7 miles from Tenafly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fair Lawn and Sunny near Tenafly.
Stop Ideas Near Teaneck
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 Teaneck.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Lawn and Tenafly. Straight-line distance: 8.88 mi (14.29 km).
#1 Fair Lawn
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 32,877 |
| Coordinates | 40.9403800, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tenafly (-73.96292, 40.92538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
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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