How far is Newark, NJ from East Franklin, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to East Franklin, NJ is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and East Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and East Franklin.
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Start on Market Street
905 ft · 35 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn slight right onto McCarter Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 20 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park
878 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Route 18 Service Road
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 27 South: Albany Street, Princeton
796 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Albany Street
1835 ft · 48 sec · Albany Street
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Turn right onto Easton Avenue
1308 ft · 40 sec · Easton Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto North Lawrence Avenue
118 m · 17 sec · North Lawrence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lawrence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and East Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near East Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to East Franklin?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Newark and 14.1 miles from East Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near East Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and East Franklin. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.91 km).
#1 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Franklin
This area in Somerset County is characterized by a suburban landscape with a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial developments.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4933000, -74.4711000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: East Franklin (-74.4711, 40.4933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
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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