Fort Lee, NJ Road Trips
With 10 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Fort Lee, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Fort Lee, NJ spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
120.8 mi
Vineland, NJ
Quickest Drive
12m
Union City, NJ
Plan Around Fort Lee, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fort Lee, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fort Lee, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fort Lee, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Vineland, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Toms River, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Brick, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Trenton, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Union, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Newark, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Fort Lee, NJ to Union City, NJ
Driving from Fort Lee, NJ
Expect an average of 47 miles and about 1h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Fort Lee, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 121 miles (2h 37m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Fort Lee, NJ include Vineland, NJ (120.8 mi, 2h 37m), Toms River, NJ (79.2 mi, 1h 42m), Brick, NJ (71.8 mi, 1h 34m), Trenton, NJ (65.5 mi, 1h 33m), and Hamilton, NJ (60.5 mi, 1h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 47-mile trip from Fort Lee, NJ, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Fort Lee, NJ and 2 routes heading into Fort Lee, NJ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 121 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fort Lee, NJ covers 121 miles and takes approximately 2h 37m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Fort Lee, NJ runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from Fort Lee, NJ costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Lee, NJ include Vineland, NJ, Toms River, NJ, Brick, NJ and Trenton, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fort Lee, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
39,818
Median Income
$105,535
Median Home Value
$422,200
Median Age
47.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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