How far is Newark, NJ from Franklin Center, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Franklin Center, NJ is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
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 00h 48m.
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 in Union County, 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 Newark and Franklin Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Franklin Center.
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Start on Market Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
1648 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1857 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 531: The Plainfields, Gillette, Watchung
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 531 South: The Plainfields, Watchung
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn right onto Valley Road
785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road
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Keep slight left
86 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Somerset Street
1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Street
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Take the ramp slight right
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: V A Hospital, Bound Brook
767 ft · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Mountain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1211 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1142 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Road
85 m · 12 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
3111 ft · 1 min · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on Elizabeth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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Turn right
93 m · 28 sec
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Turn left
90 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Franklin Center.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
8.09 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Franklin Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Franklin Center?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Scotch Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Newark and 15 miles from Franklin Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Franklin Center.
Stop Ideas Near Scotch Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Franklin Center. Straight-line distance: 23.95 mi (38.54 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 Franklin Center
This census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey, is characterized by a suburban landscape amidst a network of roads and residential areas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5315300, -74.5414100 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Center (-74.54141, 40.53153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
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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