How far is Jersey City, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Fort Lee.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
52 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
572 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1825 ft · 59 sec · 76th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3087 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
694 ft · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn slight right
111 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Bergen Boulevard
151 m · 14 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
3042 ft · 56 sec · Columbia Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Boulevard
803 ft · 16 sec · Central Boulevard
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Continue on Central Boulevard
548 ft · 12 sec · Central Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Palisade Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · Palisade Avenue
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Continue on Lemoine Avenue
1459 ft · 28 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Continue on Schlosser Street
578 ft · 18 sec · Schlosser Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
35 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lemoine Avenue
25 m · 1 sec · Lemoine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lemoine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Fort Lee.
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.
Tonnelle Avenue
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.56 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
West New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Jersey City and 5.9 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near West New York
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 West New York.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 10.18 mi (16.38 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Fort Lee (-73.97014, 40.85093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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