How far is Paterson, NJ from Franklin Center, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Franklin Center, NJ is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
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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 02m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Franklin Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Franklin Center.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
14.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82 East: Elizabeth, Somerville
1533 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 26 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 Paterson and Franklin Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Paterson 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 Paterson to Franklin Center?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Paterson and 19.3 miles from Franklin Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Franklin Center.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Franklin Center. Straight-line distance: 32.91 mi (52.96 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
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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