How far is Franklin Park, NJ from New York, NY?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, NJ to New York, NY is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.37 mi
05h 29m
Flight
183.83 mi
295.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.83 mi
Kilometers
295.85 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.37 mi
Kilometers
402.93 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Fri, Oct 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Fri, Oct 16, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-10-15T20:05
Arrive New York
Fri, Oct 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Scott
PA

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Franklin Park
125.1 mi
02h 44m
To New York
125.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and New York.

  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

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7: Binghamton, Port Dickinson

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Port Dickinson

    64 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Brandywine Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Brandywine Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 12A West: Chenango Bridge

    857 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    127 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Chenango Bridge Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Chenango Bridge Road

  29. 29

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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 12

    23.6 mi · 27 min · State Highway 12

  31. 31

    Continue on South Canal Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Canal Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 12

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12

  33. 33

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  35. 35

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  39. 39

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  41. 41

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  42. 42

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  44. 44

    Turn left onto State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  45. 45

    Continue on Madison Street

    3063 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2527 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Augusta Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  48. 48

    Continue on State Highway 26

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 26

  49. 49

    Turn right

    130 m · 31 sec

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
50 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
85.7 mi · 34%
State Highway 12
39.9 mi · 16%
Christopher Columbus Highway
27.2 mi · 11%
US 202 North
18.1 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 7%
State Route 12B
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Merge slight right

57.4 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
02h 44m from Franklin Park
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin Park to New York?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Franklin Park and 125.2 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

18 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

42 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and New York. Straight-line distance: 183.83 mi (295.85 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
New York

#2 New York

Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.

Population19,336,776
Coordinates43.0003500, -75.4999000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Park (-74.53515, 40.43899)
End: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.44 L · about $37.92
Round trip
$75.85
17.66 gal · 66.88 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $37.92 $75.85
Mid-grade $4.88 $43.08 $86.16
Premium $5.18 $45.70 $91.39
Diesel $6.32 $55.78 $111.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and New York. The current time is 20:05:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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