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

The driving distance from New York, NY to Franklin Park, NJ is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
249.38 mi
05h 28m
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
249.38 mi
Kilometers
401.34 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in New York
Fri, Oct 16, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York
2026-10-15T18:53
Arrive Franklin Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York
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 New York
124.6 mi
02h 44m
To Franklin Park
124.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    130 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 26

    3225 ft · 1 min · State Highway 26

  4. 4

    Continue on Augusta Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1542 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Division Street

    106 m · 16 sec · Division Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    2011 ft · 34 sec · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 12B

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 12B

    3 mi · 5 min · State Route 12B

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 12B

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  12. 12

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  19. 19

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 12

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12

  21. 21

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 12

    23.6 mi · 27 min · State Highway 12

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Upper Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Upper Front Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    2017 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    44.4 mi · 57 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2376 ft · 48 sec · Easton Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Cedar Grove Lane

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Amwell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Amwell Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Middlebush Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · South Middlebush Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Claremont Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Claremont Road

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    15 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Highway

  46. 46

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 21%
Keystone Shortway
44.4 mi · 18%
State Highway 12
39.9 mi · 16%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 7%
State Route 12B
14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53.4 mi · 01h 03m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
02h 44m from New York
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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 124.6 miles from New York and 124.7 miles from Franklin Park.

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 65.6 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 6:04 AM EDT.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 New York and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 183.83 mi (295.85 km).

New York

#1 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
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#2 Franklin Park

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

Population0
Coordinates40.4389900, -74.5351500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
End: Franklin Park (-74.53515, 40.43899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m
There is no time difference between New York and Franklin Park. The current time is 18:53:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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