Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Late night in Fort Lee on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 20.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 20.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tonnelle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near NJ 5 / Glen Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (NJ 5 / Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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NJ 5 / Glen Road
Turn left onto NJ 5 / Glen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hob...
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
8
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
7
16.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty I...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Lee, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Main Terminals.
Jersey City
9.8 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
9.8 mi in
|
~16m
|
via US 1; US 9
Port Newark
13.4 mi in
|
~22m
|
via US 1; US 9
Main Terminals
16.3 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Pulaski Skyway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| US 1 EXPR | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Spring Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| John F. Kennedy Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Palisade Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tonnelle Avenue
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 67
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Boulevard
4
Turn left onto NJ 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard
351 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
6
Turn right
25 ft
·
0 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
138 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto NJ 63; CR 501
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bergen Boulevard
9
Turn straight onto CR 501
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
76th Street
11
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
13
Take the exit onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 1; US 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
19
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Jersey Street
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Pulaski Skyway
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Lee, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 20.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Fort Lee, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (NJ 5 / Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Lee, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark and Main Terminals.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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