Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Morning in Fort Lee on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lee, NJ
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Hillsdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
Fort Lee, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is 13.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Kinderkamack Road and NJ 4, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, making it a convenient local trip. The drive offers a mixed experience, combining some highway travel with more local road navigation. It's a quick hop that’s perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderkamack Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| NJ 4 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Hillsdale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Plaza North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lemoine Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schlosser Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bruce Reynolds Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kinderkamack Road
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Hillsdale, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 67
309 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto NJ 67
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Schlosser Street
3
Turn straight onto NJ 67
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
4
Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Center Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Center Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Plaza North
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left onto NJ 4
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 4
Toward NJ 4 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the exit
156 ft
·
4 sec
Toward River Edge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
8 sec
Toward River Edge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Grand Avenue
432 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grand Avenue
11
Turn left onto CR 51
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Kinderkamack Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 112
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hillsdale Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
CR 112
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Turn left onto Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Center Avenue
Turn right onto Center Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bridge Plaza North
Turn left onto Bridge Plaza North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward River Edge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward River Edge
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward River Edge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward River Edge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hillsdale, NJ
Morning in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with about 40% of the journey on highway segments. You'll experience stretches on Kinderkamack Road, which is a significant part of the drive, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.7 miles. As you progress, the road character will shift from more direct highway sections like NJ 4 to the more community-oriented feel of Kinderkamack Road and Hillsdale Avenue. Expect a blend of moderate speeds and more local traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Kinderkamack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Bruce Reynolds Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Bruce Reynolds Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Center Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Bridge Plaza North): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward River Edge along the way.
River Edge
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Kinderkamack Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hillsdale, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Bruce Reynolds Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Center Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Bridge Plaza North): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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