How far is Tenafly, NJ from Fort Lee, NJ?
The driving distance from Tenafly, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tenafly and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenafly and Fort Lee.
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Start on County Road
725 ft · 17 sec · County Road
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Turn left onto East Clinton Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · East Clinton Avenue
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Continue on East Clinton Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Hudson Terrace
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn right onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
827 ft · 18 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
937 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
154 m · 17 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 Tenafly 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.
East Clinton Avenue
Continue on East Clinton Avenue
2.08 mi · 00h 03m
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 Fort Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tenafly to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 Cliffs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Tenafly and 3.7 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tenafly and Sunny near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood Cliffs
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 Cliffs.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tenafly and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 5.16 mi (8.3 km).
#1 Tenafly
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,304 |
| Coordinates | 40.9253800, -73.9629200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
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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