How far is Franklin Center, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Franklin Center, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Center and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Center and Paterson.
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Start on the route
90 m · 24 sec
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Turn right
93 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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Continue on Elizabeth Street
3111 ft · 2 min · Elizabeth Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
85 m · 16 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1138 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1205 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.1 mi · 20 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
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Center and Paterson.
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
14.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Franklin Center and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Center to Paterson?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Franklin Center and 29.3 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin Center and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Center and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 32.91 mi (52.96 km).
#1 Franklin Center
This census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey, is characterized by a suburban landscape amidst a network of roads and residential areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5315300, -74.5414100 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
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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