How far is Fort Lee, NJ from Closter, NJ?
The driving distance from Fort Lee, NJ to Closter, NJ is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lee and Closter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee and Closter.
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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
550 ft · 9 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Turn right
68 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
1113 ft · 32 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hudson Terrace
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road
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Continue on County Road
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road
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Continue on Piermont Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Piermont Road
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Turn left onto Closter Dock Road
2551 ft · 1 min · Closter Dock Road
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Continue on Closter Dock Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lee and Closter.
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.
East Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lee and Partly Sunny near Closter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lee to Closter?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 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?
Tenafly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Fort Lee and 5.3 miles from Closter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lee and Partly Sunny near Closter.
Stop Ideas Near Tenafly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenafly.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lee and Closter. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.61 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 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Closter (-73.96153, 40.97315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
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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