How far is Fort Lee, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Fort Lee, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lee and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee and Elizabethport.
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Start on Lemoine Avenue
1971 ft · 37 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Continue on Palisade Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Palisade Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1147 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 46 West
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth Seaport, Newark Airport
2470 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward North Avenue, Dowd Avenue, Newark Airport, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue East, Ikea Drive, Elizabeth Seaport, Jersey Gardens Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
908 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Jersey Gardens Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Jersey Gardens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
2144 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Trumbull Street
1585 ft · 51 sec · Trumbull Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
148 m · 21 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lee and Elizabethport.
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
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 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 Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lee to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Fort Lee and 12.4 miles from Elizabethport.
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 5.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Lee and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
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 North Arlington.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lee and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.86 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 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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