How far is Edison, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Franklin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Franklin Lakes.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
142 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1306 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.6 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street
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Turn left
711 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on Goffle Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
531 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue
978 ft · 19 sec · Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
2019 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
1307 ft · 57 sec · Shirley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shirley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Franklin Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Franklin Lakes?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Edison and 21.3 miles from Franklin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Lakes
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,206 |
| Coordinates | 41.0167600, -74.2057000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Lakes (-74.2057, 41.01676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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