How far is Teaneck, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?
The driving distance from Teaneck, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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 09m.
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.
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Teaneck and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Teaneck and Fort Lee.
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Start on Emerson Avenue
4 m · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway
98 m · 16 sec · West Laurelton Parkway
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Turn right onto Belle Avenue
623 ft · 27 sec · Belle Avenue
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Turn left onto Billington Road
158 m · 21 sec · Billington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Windsor Road
123 m · 12 sec · Windsor Road
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Turn right onto Woods Road
542 ft · 21 sec · Woods Road
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Turn right onto Belle Avenue
37 m · 4 sec · Belle Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Kelby Street
593 ft · 14 sec · Kelby Street
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
1468 ft · 33 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lemoine Avenue
1100 ft · 21 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 Teaneck 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.
Belle Avenue
Merge slight left
3.97 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Teaneck 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 Teaneck to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Teaneck and 2.5 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Teaneck and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
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 Englewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Teaneck and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 4.01 mi (6.46 km).
#1 Teaneck
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 40,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.8976000, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: Lemoine Avenue (-73.970285, 40.850979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 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 03m |
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 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
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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