How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Franklin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Franklin Lakes.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North
1106 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 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 Elizabeth and Franklin Lakes.
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.
NJ 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Franklin Lakes?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Elizabeth and 14.9 miles from Franklin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
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 Wallington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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