How far is Preakness, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?
The driving distance from Preakness, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preakness and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preakness and Fort Lee.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Preakness Avenue
2.4 mi · 7 min · Preakness Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1046 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Wayne Avenue
2468 ft · 53 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Turn slight left onto McBride Avenue Extension
123 m · 10 sec · McBride Avenue Extension
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Turn straight onto Spruce Street
1035 ft · 28 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Oliver Street
67 m · 5 sec · Oliver Street
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 19 South
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1749 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: George Washington Bridge, New York City
2314 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Preakness 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 00h 06m
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 Preakness and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preakness to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.3 miles from Preakness and 8.3 miles from Fort Lee.
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 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 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Preakness and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lee.
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 Preakness and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.38 km).
#1 Preakness
Preakness is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9303800, -74.2276500 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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