How far is Fort Lee, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Fort Lee, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.69 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.93 mi
7.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.69 mi
Kilometers
9.16 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lee
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lee
2026-04-16T12:13
Arrive West New York
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lee
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairview
NJ

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

From Fort Lee
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To West New York
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lee and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee and West New York.

  1. 1

    Start on Lemoine Avenue

    1971 ft · 37 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Palisade Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Palisade Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Gorge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Gorge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3071 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on 60th Street

    1884 ft · 58 sec · 60th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lee and West New York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisade Avenue
1.97 mi · 35%
River Road
1.36 mi · 24%
Gorge Road
1.04 mi · 18%
Lemoine Avenue
0.37 mi · 7%
60th Street
0.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Palisade Avenue

Continue on Palisade Avenue

1.97 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
00h 05m from Fort Lee
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lee and Mostly Sunny near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lee to West New York?

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Fort Lee and 2.9 miles from West New York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lee and Mostly Sunny near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fairview and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lee and West New York. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.94 km).

Fort Lee

#1 Fort Lee

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population38,356
Coordinates40.8509300, -73.9701400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lee (-73.97014, 40.85093)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.76 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.4 gal · 1.52 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.92 $1.84
Premium $4.95 $0.99 $1.98
Diesel $5.98 $1.20 $2.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lee and West New York. The current time is 12:13:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.