How far is Franklin, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?

The driving distance from Franklin, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.16 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.54 mi
62.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.54 mi
Kilometers
62.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.16 mi
Kilometers
87.16 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethport
Tue, May 26, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Tue, May 26, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-26T14:37
Arrive Elizabethport
Tue, May 26, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wayne
NJ

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From Franklin
25.4 mi
00h 34m
To Elizabethport
28.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
Elizabethport Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Tuesday
Using Elizabeth as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Elizabethport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Elizabethport.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    67 m · 12 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 South: Newark

    2870 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Mravlag Place

    772 ft · 27 sec · West Mravlag Place

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1565 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Elizabethport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
12.9 mi · 24%
High Street
6.26 mi · 12%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 7%
Elizabeth Avenue
1.38 mi · 3%
1st Street
0.3 mi · 1%
West Mravlag Place
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 34m from Franklin
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Elizabethport?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Franklin and 28.8 miles from Elizabethport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Franklin and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabethport.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wayne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 38.54 mi (62.03 km).

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#1 Franklin

Franklin is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1220400, -74.5804400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elizabethport

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population124,969
Coordinates40.6501000, -74.1870900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-74.580435, 41.121982)
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.57
Premium $4.95 $9.46 $18.92
Diesel $5.98 $11.42 $22.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Elizabethport. The current time is 14:37:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.