How far is Franklin Park, NJ from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, NJ to Elmhurst, NY is about 361.9 miles (582.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
361.93 mi
07h 51m
Flight
272.91 mi
439.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.91 mi
Kilometers
439.21 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.93 mi
Kilometers
582.47 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Tue, Jul 21, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Wed, Jul 22, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-07-21T12:38
Arrive Elmhurst
Tue, Jul 21, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:51 PM to 3:21 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Franklin Park
180.8 mi
03h 55m
To Elmhurst
181.2 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    24 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Claremont Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Claremont Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Middlebush Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · South Middlebush Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Amwell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Amwell Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    86 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Grove Lane

    3 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Avenue

    2119 ft · 49 sec · Easton Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2705 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    27.2 mi · 33 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    194.5 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  38. 38

    Continue on Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Hickory Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Market Street

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Kiantone Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Kiantone Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Foote Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Foote Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Foote Avenue

    1681 ft · 52 sec · Foote Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Fluvanna Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Fluvanna Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue

    572 ft · 26 sec · Elmhurst Avenue

  49. 49

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Lake Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
200 mi · 55%
Christopher Columbus Highway
27.2 mi · 8%
US 202 North
18.1 mi · 5%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 4%
Market Street
11.9 mi · 3%
Montmorenci Road
8.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

195 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89 mi
272.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
03h 55m from Franklin Park
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin Park to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 361.9 miles (582.5 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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 180.8 miles from Franklin Park and 181.2 miles from Elmhurst.

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 89 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 $52.18 one way or $104.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carroll, 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 Carroll.

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 272.91 mi (439.21 km).

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#1 Franklin Park

Franklin Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4389900, -74.5351500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1181100, -79.2936600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Park (-74.53515, 40.43899)
End: Elmhurst (-79.29366, 42.11811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.77 gal
48.35 L · about $52.18
Round trip
$104.36
25.54 gal · 96.7 L
Estimated CO2
113.5 kg one way
Round trip: 227 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $52.18 $104.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.73 $117.46
Premium $4.95 $63.26 $126.53
Diesel $5.98 $76.36 $152.73

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 · Jul 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and Elmhurst. The current time is 12:38:26.

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.