How far is Tenafly, NJ from Fair Lawn, NJ?
The driving distance from Tenafly, NJ to Fair Lawn, NJ is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
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
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Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tenafly and Fair Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly and Fair Lawn.
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Start on County Road
20 m · 3 sec · County Road
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Turn right onto Jay Street
144 m · 23 sec · Jay Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road
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Turn straight
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
124 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fair Lawn Avenue West
988 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Fair Lawn Avenue
1481 ft · 32 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tenafly and Fair Lawn.
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.
NJ 4 West
Merge slight left
2.84 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.
Sunny leaving Tenafly and Sunny near Fair Lawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tenafly to Fair Lawn?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Tenafly and 6.7 miles from Fair Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tenafly and Sunny near Fair Lawn.
Stop Ideas Near River Edge
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 River Edge.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tenafly and Fair Lawn. Straight-line distance: 8.88 mi (14.29 km).
#1 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Lawn
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 32,877 |
| Coordinates | 40.9403800, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: 11th Street (-74.132118, 40.940304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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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