How far is Fort Lee, NJ from Preakness, NJ?
The driving distance from Fort Lee, NJ to Preakness, NJ is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lee and Preakness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee and Preakness.
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Start on Lemoine Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Schlosser Street
146 m · 23 sec · Schlosser Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Degraw Avenue
1756 ft · 33 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Turn slight right
80 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, NJTP
1910 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Paterson
3257 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Paterson
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1048 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Street
1456 ft · 39 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
1613 ft · 36 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on McBride Avenue Extension
123 m · 10 sec · McBride Avenue Extension
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Turn slight right onto Wayne Avenue
2468 ft · 58 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1046 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Preakness Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Preakness Avenue
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Turn right
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lee and Preakness.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
9.4 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lee and Mostly Sunny near Preakness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lee to Preakness?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Saddle Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Fort Lee and 8.5 miles from Preakness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lee and Mostly Sunny near Preakness.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Brook
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 Saddle Brook.
Yonkers station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lee and Preakness. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.38 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 Preakness
Preakness is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9303800, -74.2276500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preakness (-74.22765, 40.93038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.06 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
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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