How far is Elmhurst, NY from Franklin Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Franklin Park, NJ is about 361.2 miles (581.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Franklin Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Franklin Park.
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Start on Lake Street
11 m · 3 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue
572 ft · 27 sec · Elmhurst Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fluvanna Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Fluvanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1260 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Foote Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Foote Avenue
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Turn right onto Kiantone Road
5 mi · 7 min · Kiantone Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street
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Continue on Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
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Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
81 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
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Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
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Continue on Hoovertown Road
5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road
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Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
227.1 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2376 ft · 48 sec · Easton Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Grove Lane
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane
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Turn left onto Amwell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Amwell Road
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Turn right onto South Middlebush Road
3.7 mi · 8 min · South Middlebush Road
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Turn left onto Claremont Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Claremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
15 m · 7 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 Elmhurst and Franklin Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
227 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Franklin Park?
The road trip is about 361.2 miles (581.3 km) and usually takes 07h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.4 miles from Elmhurst and 180.8 miles from Franklin Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.11 one way or $102.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin Park.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 272.91 mi (439.21 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1181100, -79.2936600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| 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: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.13 | $114.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $61.98 | $123.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $59.85 | $119.70 |
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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