How far is East Orange, NJ from Franklin Park, NJ?
The driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Franklin Park, NJ is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Smoke
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Orange and Franklin Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange and Franklin Park.
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Start on Parkway Drive
84 m · 8 sec · Parkway Drive
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Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Oraton Parkway
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Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue
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Continue on Oraton Parkway
669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward Finnegans Lane
535 ft · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Finnegans Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Finnegans Lane
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1349 ft · 36 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left
4 m · 1 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 Orange and Franklin Park.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Smoke leaving East Orange and Areas Of Smoke near Franklin Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Orange to Franklin Park?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from East Orange and 16.1 miles from Franklin Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around East Orange and Areas Of Smoke near Franklin Park.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
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 Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Orange and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).
#1 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Park
Franklin Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4389900, -74.5351500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Park (-74.53515, 40.43899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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