How far is Jersey City, NJ from Franklin, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Franklin, NJ is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Franklin.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit straight
52 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
572 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
23 mi · 29 min
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Continue on High Street
67 m · 10 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Continue straight
23 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Franklin?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Pequannock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Jersey City and 23.4 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jersey City and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Pequannock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pequannock.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 37.81 mi (60.85 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Franklin is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1220400, -74.5804400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-74.58044, 41.12204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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