How far is Fort Lee, NJ from Allendale, NJ?
The driving distance from Fort Lee, NJ to Allendale, NJ is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lee and Allendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee and Allendale.
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Start on Lemoine Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Schlosser Street
795 ft · 22 sec · Schlosser Street
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Turn straight onto Lemoine Avenue
682 ft · 19 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
725 ft · 15 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
578 ft · 19 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North
1240 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Plaza North
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Turn slight left onto NJ 4 West
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7 South: Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus
583 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Continue on East Prospect Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lee and Allendale.
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 West
Turn slight left onto NJ 4 West
7.06 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Lee and Chance Rain Showers near Allendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lee to Allendale?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.9 miles from Fort Lee and 8.9 miles from Allendale.
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 2.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Lee and Chance Rain Showers near Allendale.
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
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 Fort Lee and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.0414900, -74.1290300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allendale (-74.12903, 41.04149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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