How far is Lakewood, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
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 Lakewood and Franklin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Franklin Lakes.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 9
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
31.2 mi · 44 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
3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street
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Turn left
711 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on Goffle Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes
531 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue
978 ft · 19 sec · Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
2019 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Shirley Avenue
1307 ft · 57 sec · Shirley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shirley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Franklin Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
31.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Light Rain leaving Lakewood and Rain near Franklin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Franklin Lakes?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Lakewood and 35.4 miles from Franklin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lakewood and Rain near Franklin Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.18 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Lakes
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 11,206 |
| Coordinates | 41.0167600, -74.2057000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Lakes (-74.2057, 41.01676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.04 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
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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