How far is East Franklin, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from East Franklin, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Franklin and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Franklin and Elizabeth.
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Start on North Lawrence Avenue
118 m · 23 sec · North Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
1308 ft · 43 sec · Easton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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Continue on Raritan Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Raritan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Newark
875 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
120 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Carlton Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Franklin and Elizabeth.
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.
US 1 North
Continue straight
7.19 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Franklin to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from East Franklin and 16.2 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.99 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo Park.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Franklin and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 18.05 mi (29.05 km).
#1 East Franklin
This area in Somerset County is characterized by a suburban landscape with a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial developments.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4933000, -74.4711000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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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