How far is South Vineland, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Road
132.37 mi
02h 55m
Flight
116.89 mi
188.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.89 mi
Kilometers
188.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.37 mi
Kilometers
213.03 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 PM EDT
Return by in South Vineland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Vineland
2026-04-18T14:49
Arrive Franklin Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Vineland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From South Vineland
66.2 mi
01h 27m
To Franklin Lakes
66.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Vineland and Franklin Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Vineland and Franklin Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on East Sherman Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sherman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Wheat Road

    1243 ft · 23 sec · Wheat Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 12th Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 12th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 54 North

    2260 ft · 29 sec · Route 54 North

  9. 9

    Continue on 12th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    153 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Trenton Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Trenton Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    152 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 North: Trenton, New York

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2283 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.2 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  32. 32

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North

    1106 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes

    531 ft · 15 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue

    978 ft · 19 sec · Summit Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    2019 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Shirley Avenue

    1307 ft · 57 sec · Shirley Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shirley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Vineland and Franklin Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 36%
Trenton Road
17.6 mi · 13%
US 206 North
16.5 mi · 12%
NJ 21
15 mi · 11%
NJ 208 North
6.66 mi · 5%
12th Street
6.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47.2 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 27m from South Vineland
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Vineland and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Vineland to Franklin Lakes?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from South Vineland and 66.2 miles from Franklin Lakes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Vineland and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Vineland and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 116.89 mi (188.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 South Vineland

A city in Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Population58,122
Coordinates39.4459500, -75.0287900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Franklin Lakes

#2 Franklin Lakes

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,206
Coordinates41.0167600, -74.2057000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: South Vineland (-75.02879, 39.44595)
End: Franklin Lakes (-74.2057, 41.01676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.48 $42.95
Premium $4.95 $23.14 $46.27
Diesel $5.98 $27.93 $55.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Vineland and Franklin Lakes. The current time is 14:49:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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